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.
Functional Owner, Executive Sponsor(s), and Policy Contact
Functional Owner

UW System

Executive Sponsors

UW System Level Policy

Policy Contact

Human Resources Office

Who this policy applies to:

All employees

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.