HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1210 (formerly BN1) - Vacation, Paid Leave Banks, and Vacation Cash Payouts
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the administration of paid vacation for UW System employees. The policy covers eligibility, accrual, use, reporting, carryover, paid leave banks, annual vacation cash payouts and treatment of vacation balances upon movement or termination of employment.
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UW System |
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Executive Sponsors |
UW System Level Policy |
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Policy Contact |
Human Resources Office |
Who this policy applies to:
This policy provides the policy framework vacation, paid leave banks, and vacation cash payouts for the university workforce except for employees of UW-Madison.
Rationale:
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the administration of paid vacation for UW System employees. The policy covers eligibility, accrual, use, reporting, carryover, paid leave banks, annual vacation cash payouts and treatment of vacation balances upon movement or termination of employment.
Policy Detail:
This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page.
Revision History:
Format updated June 2025.