Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Benefits and Leave Questions

• How am I able to determine my leave balances?

  To get an accurate account of your leave balances:

  • Go to MyPortal
  • Select the Employee Dashboard

  You will see you leave balances for the designated date. In the event that you have used leave since the designated date, deduct the hours that you have used from your balance.

• Am I paid for my sick and annual (vacation) leave if I resign my job?

  Employees are paid for up to 45 days of unused annual leave upon leaving employment, but are not paid for sick leave. Annual leave payoffs are usually received on the payday following the last regular paycheck. Grant-funded employees with benefits may not be entitled to payment of unused annual leave.

• When can I start using my sick and annual leave?

  Leave may be used in the month following the first month of earned leave. For example, the leave that is earned in the month of June cannot be used until July 1. Check your leave balance report if you are not sure that there is leave available to use.

• What do I do if I want to use leave and have run out?

  In the event that you are taking leave and have exhausted all of your available leave time, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Your paycheck will be adjusted to reflect your leave without pay status.