The U of A System will implement changes to the annual leave accrual schedule effective Jan. 1, 2025. All eligible employees will now accrue leave on a uniform schedule starting at 10 hours per month, increasing to 15 hours per month after five years of employment.

Current employees will maintain their existing rate or be adjusted to the new schedule based on the higher of the two accrual rates. No current employee will see a reduction in their accrual rate.

Revised Annual Leave Accrual Schedule

Effective Jan. 1, 2025

Year of Employment	Revised Accrual Schedule & Maximum Carryover
1	10 hours monthly / 120 Annually
2	12 hours monthly / 240 annually
3	12 hours monthly / 240 annually
4	14 hours monthly / 240 annually
5	14 hours monthly / 240 annually
6 and beyond	15 hours monthly / 240 annually

Additionally, changes to the annual leave maximum payout schedule will take effect for new hires beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Current employees will follow this new payout structure starting Jan. 1, 2030. Under the revised policy, the maximum payout upon termination will be a dollar limit based on years of service.

Revised Annual Leave Maximum

Payout Effective Jan. 1, 2025

Year of Employment	Maximum Payout Amount
1	Up to 30 Days (240 Hours) not to exceed $7,500
2	Up to 30 Days (240 Hours) not to exceed $12,500
3	Up to 30 Days (240 Hours) not to exceed $17,500
4	Up to 30 Days (240 Hours) not to exceed $25,500
5	Up to 30 Days (240 Hours) not to exceed $32,500
6 and beyond	Up to 30 Days (240 Hours) not to exceed $35,500

For more details on these changes, please refer to Board Policy 420.1 or contact Human Resources.