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"Are we there yet?" Vacation is in the air. Learn the rates, rules, rights, and regulations in regard to accrued vacation at SMC.

The College provides paid vacation for eligible employees on an accrual basis, beginning the first day of employment. Vacation can be used as soon as it is accrued, with no waiting period, as long as the employee has the required approvals (see below). Staff employees working 1950 hours per year accrue vacation based on the chart below. Vacation hours accrued by employees working at least 1040 hours but fewer than 1950 hours per year are prorated based on percentage of hours and months worked. Employees working less than 1040 hours per year do not accrue vacation. Vacation does not accrue during unpaid leaves of absence.

For more information view the vacation policy in the staff handbook.

See a list of the standard non-academic holidays that SMC observes in a fiscal year.

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Policies for Bereavement, Jury Duty, Volunteer Civil Service and more.

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Pursuant to the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ provides paid sick leave to employees who, on or after July 1, 2015, work for ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, in California, for 30 or more days within the year. For employees who work in California who are eligible for sick time under the general Paid Sick Time policy and/or any other applicable sick time/leave law or ordinance, this policy applies solely to the extent it provides greater benefits/rights on any specific issue or issues than the general Paid Sick Time policy and/or any other applicable sick time/leave law or ordinance. The paid sick leave accrual and usage policies were updated April 27, 2021. Visit the  for more information.

In accordance with state law, SMC follows the California paid sick leave mandate. All Employees are granted five (5) paid sick days or 40 hours per year. Employees may be granted further accrued sick leave based on hours worked. For Staff and Faculty employees, further information can be found in the separate respective handbooks. 

Any unused leave at the end of the year will be carried over. Sick leave is not paid out during time of separation. SMC follows all guidelines by offering more than the minimum amount. For Staff employees, please refer to the Staff Handbook Sick Leave section for more information.

Paid Sick Leave Law provides the right for employees to accrue and use sick leave, and went into effect July 1, 2015.  For more information, visit the 

For Tenured and On Tenure Track Faculty, 

a new Faculty Sick Leave Usage form has been developed for use immediately.  See the "Faculty Sick Leave Usage Form":

For All Staff, 

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For any further sick leave policies and information, please review the appropriate sections in your handbook.

Leave of Absence is a way for employees who are experiencing out-of-the-ordinary  circumstances to take time off work. Common reasons are childbirth, adoption, caring for an ill  family member, serious health conditions or military leave. In cases such as these, employees  may be entitled to leave by federal or state law.

Leave of Absence Information

On-the-job injuries are covered by Saint Mary's College of California's Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy, which is provided at no cost to employees. If injured on the job, no matter how slightly, employees should report the incident immediately to their supervisor. Failure to follow Saint Mary's College of California procedures may affect one's ability to receive Workers' Compensation benefits.

Information on How to Report a Workplace Injury

Saint Mary's College of California is committed to complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing reasonable accommodations of individuals, including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees with disabilities shall be provided with reasonable accommodation when requested except where such accommodation would cause undue hardship. Employees with disabilities are encouraged to work with Human Resources and request any accommodation that may be necessary to carry out the performance of essential job functions.

Saint Mary’s College also provides reasonable accommodations for employees’ pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including accommodations for lactation.

Information on How to Request a Work Accommodation