Release from work for the balance of one workday When conditions make it impossible or impractical for employees to work, department heads may release them for the balance of that workday. The appropriate chancellor or vice president must first approve such releases. All staff are released with no loss of pay. Whenever the workplace is closed for one or more days at the direction of a chancellor or vice president, all staff must cover the absence as described below. Support staff Support staff may charge an absence of one or more days due to adverse or unsafe working conditions to an option listed below.
Departments are to report any make-up time on the payroll voucher and attach a memo of explanation.
If a staff member terminates employment before making up the time, departments should note this on the payroll voucher. Professional staff When adverse or unsafe working conditions exist for one or more regularly scheduled workdays, professional staff can cover the absence by an option listed below. Staff must have the approval of their supervisor. If staff use paid time off to cover an absence due to working conditions, it does not count against the maximum amount they can use in a year. Advance notice not to report to work Departments may be able to anticipate unsafe or adverse working conditions, allowing employees advance notice not to report to work.