11-9-09: Duke: University Staff to Receive Extra Day Off in December

Durham, NC -- In recognition of staff efforts throughout the year, officials have decided to provide University staff, including the School of Medicine and School of Nursing, an additional day off with pay on Monday, December 28, 2009.

“This is one way for us to thank staff for their efforts during what has been a difficult year of managing through financial challenges,” said Kyle Cavanaugh, vice president for Human Resources. “Despite these challenges, we've worked together to collectively reduce expenses, create opportunities for additional revenue and identify more efficient ways of managing operations. We encourage staff to take the extra day off to relax and recharge for the coming year."

The University campus will essentially be closed on Monday, Dec. 28, and access to buildings will be limited to help reduce operational costs.

This extra paid day off is in addition to the 13 paid designated and discretionary holidays provided to University staff and does not count against a staff member's accrued vacation or sick leave.

Because of the need for patient care, the December 28 paid day off does not apply to DUHS staff or School of Medicine staff employed by the PDC.  The extra paid day off also does not apply to staff represented by a bargaining unit or those employees (e.g. students, temporaries) who do not meet eligibility requirements for designated holidays.

http://news.duke.edu/2009/11/dec28.html