Human Resources 
Policies & Procedures 
Illinois Institute of Technology		 Policy No. C. 4.00 

Date of Issue 8/97
 

Subject: Personal Business Days
4.01 The university recognizes that there are times when personal circumstances require that an employee be away from work due to an emergency or for personal business. Dependent on date of hire, up to two (2) days each calendar year will be granted by the university if the days are requested under the following conditions: 
   
a. If an employee needs time off for personal business, the request for time off must be made to the supervisor as far in advance as possible prior to the planned absence in order for the absence to be excused and paid.
 
b. If an emergency arises, the request for time off must be made to the supervisor as soon as possible in order for the absence to be excused and paid.
 
4.02 If the personal business days are not drawn in any calendar year, unused days may not be carried into the following year nor be remunerated upon separation.
  
4.03 Eligibility - Full-Time Employees (non-union) 
  
a. Up to two (2) days (15 1/2 hours) are available each calendar year if the employee is hired before January 1 of that year.
 
b. One (1) day is available if hired between January 1 and May 31.
 
c. Those hired after May 31 receive no personal business days until the next calendar year.
 
4.04 Eligibility - Part-Time Employees (non-union) 

An employee regularly scheduled at least 23.25 hours per week earns a pro-rated share of 15.50 hours with the same date-of-hire criteria described above for full-time employees. 
 
4.05 Eligibility - Union Employees 

Union employees are governed by the applicable provisions of the appropriate labor agreement.

 
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