UA Statewide regular, benefitted employees are advised of the following dates:

Monday, Dec. 21 – Wednesday, Dec. 23
Regular work day, soft closure permitted (see definition below). Use of annual leave, furlough leave or leave without pay (LWOP) required if not working.
Thursday, Dec. 24
Winter holiday, all offices closed. Non-exempt employees claim Holiday leave on time sheet. Due to federal closures, this day is pay day, not Friday 12/25.
Friday, Dec. 25
Winter holiday, all offices closed. Non-exempt employees claim Holiday leave on time sheet.
Mon – Wed, Dec. 28 – 30
Hard closure, all offices closed. Use of annual leave, furlough leave or LWOP required if not working.
Thursday, Dec. 31
New Year’s holiday, all offices closed. Non-exempt employees claim Holiday leave on time sheet.
Friday, Jan. 1
New Year’s holiday, all offices closed. Non-exempt employees claim Holiday leave on time sheet.
Monday, Jan. 4
Regular work day.

NOTE:
Soft closure, or ‘discretionary’ work days: Departments may reduce business hours or service level provided and/or allow multiple staff time off. All time used will need to be claimed as annual leave, LWOP, or furlough leave (if furlough leave eligible).

Exempt employees considering the use of Leave Without Pay (LWOP) must contact the Human Resources office at (907) 450-8200 PRIOR to the use of this leave category.

During all dates above, individuals whose services are deemed by their supervisor as ‘essential’ must work as directed unless appropriate backup is designated.

Employees in PERS retirement (Tiers I, II, or III) should contact HR if taking LWOP because your retirement credit could be affected.

Contact Human Resources at 450-8200 with any questions.