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Time Off

Time away when you need it.

Explore your options for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and family leave. Accrual amounts are based on a 40-hour workweek and are prorated for eligible part-time employees.

Vacation
You begin accruing vacation on your first day of employment and accrual depends on your years of service and payroll classification.

Sick Leave
Sick leave provides paid time off if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and you begin accruing sick leave on your first day of employment.

Bereavement Leave
If you experience the death of a family member, you may take paid bereavement leave.

Other Types of Leave
If you are unable to work due to your own medical condition or the need to care for a family member, you may be eligible for protected leave under federal or state law.

Caltech Disability and Leave Administration
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (626) 395-3092

Paid Holidays

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Floating Holidays (2)
Personal Holiday
Special Release Days (3)

Time Off Policies

Staff
Faculty
Postdoctoral Scholars