Division of Biology and Medicine
BioMed Human Resources
Compensation & Time Off
Vacation & Sick Time
Employees receive paid vacation time as outlined below.
| Employee Type | Yearly Total1,2 | Accrual1 | Maximum Balance1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary (Exempt) | 24 days | 2 days/month | 22 days |
| Hourly (Non-Exempt) < 2 Years | 75 hours | 2.885 hours/bi-weekly | 75 hours |
| Hourly (Non-Exempt) > 2 Years | 180 hours | 6.924 hours/bi-weekly | 165 hours |
1. Days/Hours are pro-rated for part-time employees. 2. Yearly total based on rolling 12-month period, not calendar year.
| Employee Type | Yearly Total1 | Accrual1 | Maximum Carryover1, 2 | Maximum Balance1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salary (Exempt) | 12 days | 1 day/month | 60 days | 72 days |
| Hourly (Non-Exempt) | 90 hours | 3.462 hours/bi-weekly | 450 hours | 540 hours |
1. Days/hours are pro-rated for part-time employees. 2. Unused sick days/hours carry over on January 1.
Employees receive paid sick time which can be requested for themselves or certain family members as indicated below.
- Sick: Employee’s own illness or injury.
- Family: Staff may use up to 12 sick days (90 hours)1 a year to care for a sick dependent (spouse or child) or seriously ill parent.
- Sick and Safe Leave: Rhode Island law requiring employers to provide employees with a minimum number of days to take time away from work for an injury or illness or to care for a close family member with an injury or illness.