Berea College staff members employed in benefit-eligible positions are provided certain paid holidays throughout the year.  (Temporary, emergency or seasonal employees are not eligible for paid holidays.)

Please note that due to the fall semester schedule, the Labor Day holiday is designated for use on December 23, 2011, at the beginning of the Christmas break schedule.  To be eligible for this holiday, an employee must be employed by the College prior to September 5, 2011. 

Additionally, employees required to work on a holiday due to the business needs of the College will receive holiday compensatory time.  Generally, this time should be used within the same pay period as it is earned. 

Additional Days of Celebration

On the three days listed above, classes are cancelled; however, the College is not closed.  Employees are encouraged to participate in celebration day events and may do so during work time with supervisory approval.  Those choosing not to participate are expected to work as usual or to return to work if their participation only takes them away for part of a day.

*Leave time should be approved in advance with your supervisor who will determine the business needs of the College and the department and schedule staff accordingly.