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Memorandum: University Academic Division Additional Holiday
Date: June 22, 2006
To: Deans, Department Heads, and Other Administrative Officers
FROM: Nat Scurry, Associate Vice President and
Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Subject: University Academic Division Additional Holiday

This announcement provides updated information relating to the University's observance of official recognized holidays for 2006.

Recently the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) announced that the Governor has granted additional holiday time for State employees in celebration of Independence Day. Since the summer school is in session and due to the 24-hour operations requirements, the University will not observe this additional time on July 3rd. In accordance with the principles set out in the 2006 Holiday Memo, we will award these additional eight (8) hours granted by the Governor as compensatory time (float time).

This additional holiday time will be credited to classified employees and research assistants comp. special leave balances on the date designated by the State (July 3rd) and must be used within 12 months of the date earned. Hours for part-time qualifying employees will be pro-rated. Following are the dates the time will be credited to balances:

Hours Credited Date Credited to Leave Balances
8 hours comp special July 3, 2006

For general faculty, the additional 8 hours of leave should be worked out with individual managers, and must be used within 12 months.

While managers are asked to give maximum consideration to employees' preferences for using this leave, they should coordinate it so offices are adequately staffed to provide uninterrupted service to the public.

Additional Holiday Information:
  • This memo may be accessed on the University Human Resources Web Site at: http://www.hrs.virginia.edu under Holiday Schedule.
  • Procedures and eligibility rules for administering holiday leave are posted under the Holiday Schedule.
  • The University of Virginia's Health System administration will distribute holiday information pertaining to the Medical Center and Clinics.
  • The University of Virginia's College at Wise administration will distribute information pertaining to the College at Wise.
Any questions concerning these holidays should be addressed to the UHR Leave Center at 4-1426/4-4404 or send an email to hrdept@virginia.edu.