More FAQs

What are the paid City holidays?

The paid City holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day following Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What if a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday?

If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it will be taken on the preceding Friday or following Monday as determined by the mayor. The council reserves the right to reschedule a holiday as conditions warrant.

What if I work on the day of the City observed holiday?

If you work on a holiday, you have two options: You can receive holiday pay at time and a half for each hour that you work up to eight hours, or you can choose to take the holiday another day as regular compensatory time for your approved scheduled hours.

What paid time off do I earn?

Full-time employees accrue paid time off, or AVAIL, to be used for vacation and minor illnesses and injuries subject to certain terms and conditions. Full-time employees also accrue paid time off, or SAIL, for qualifying medically related absences that prevent employees from performing the essential functions of their jobs for more than 40 regularly scheduled working hours. Paid time off is outlined in Chapter 19, Article X and XI of the City Code.

What if my regular day off falls on a City observed holiday?

If your regular off day falls on a holiday, you can receive holiday pay at time and a half for each regular schedule hour up to eight hours, or you can choose to take the holiday another day as regular compensatory time for your approved scheduled hours on that day. Please note: Any nonexempt full-time employee who is not working on a recognized city holiday, which falls on their regularly scheduled off day during the week, in lieu of holiday pay, a department head may permit or require department employees to be awarded one hour of compensatory time for each scheduled hour up to a maximum of eight hours or 10 hours for employees working an approved work schedule.