Will there be holidays and paid time off?

Yes, in alignment with guidelines for all employees, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (“University”) is allowed by law to establish its own holiday schedule which is compatible with its academic calendar. Human Resources is responsible for publishing and distributing the annual holiday calendar throughout the institution at the beginning of the fiscal year (Holiday and Vacation Schedule).

Each department is responsible for maintaining accurate time records for holidays.

Eligibility for receiving holiday pay or compensatory time

The fundamental eligibility requirement for receiving holiday pay or compensatory time is that the employee hold a regular appointment (HOOP 17, Appointment Status). In addition, the employee must be on paid status on both the day before and the day after the holiday. An employee who is on leave of absence without pay, for example, is ineligible to receive holiday pay.

All regular employees are entitled to the same number of paid holidays. An eligible employee appointed on a less than 100 percent basis is entitled to holiday pay on a percentage basis proportionate to the employee's appointment.