What is considered an “approved paid status” for purposes of eligibility for the paid holidays that occur during the official University Closure?
In order to be on an “approved paid status”, employee must be receiving pay through the University payroll system based on regular work or approved paid leave. If the employee is not receiving any pay through the University payroll system, then the employee is not on an approved paid status. According to Classified Staff Human Resources Policy 203.0 and University Handbook for Appointed Personnel policy 8.01.02, University employees must work or be on an approved paid status on their last scheduled workday before and first scheduled workday after the holiday to qualify for holiday pay. At the annual University Closure, this means the employee must be on an approved paid status on both a) his/her last scheduled work day immediately before the Christmas Eve Holiday and b) his/her last scheduled work day immediately after the New Year’s Holiday. Example: A benefits-eligible employee typically works from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In order to receive holiday pay for Chri
