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308 Compensatory Time Off 

 

308.1 Definition 

Compensatory Time Off is an authorized paid absence from work which eligible employees earn for hours worked on observed holidays and Intersession Closing days or during emergency closings of the University. 

308.2 Eligibility 

All regular, full-time employees and regular, part-time employees scheduled to work at least 50% of the regularly scheduled workweek are eligible upon hire to earn and use Compensatory Time Off in accordance with the provisions of this policy. 

308.3 Accrual/Length of Leave 

All regular, non-exempt employees who are required to work on an Intersession Closing day or during an Emergency Closing of the University will earn one-and-one-half (1-1/2) hours of Compensatory Time Off for each non-overtime hour worked while the University is closed, to a maximum of one week. They will also be paid in accordance with the University’s standard pay policy for the total number of hours worked during that pay period. Compensatory Time Off is not earned for overtime hours worked. Non-exempt employees may elect compensatory time off, calculated at regular straight time rates in the amount of one-and-one-half (1-1/2) hours, for each hour actually worked on an observed holiday (See Holidays policy). 

All regular, exempt employees who are required to work on an observed Holiday, an Intersession Closing day, or during an Emergency University Closing will be eligible for Compensatory Time Off.   

308.4 Usage 

Employees must use Compensatory Time Off within six (6) months of the day on which it was earned. 

308.5 Compensation and Benefits 

Compensatory Time Off hours are not counted as hours worked for purposes of calculating overtime. Employees maintain their regular pay and benefits while absent from work on approved Compensatory Time Off. Employees are not compensated for unused Compensatory Time Off at the time their employment with Boston University terminates. 

308.6 Requests and Approvals 

Employees must submit a written request for the use of earned Compensatory Time Off via the Employee Self Service portal at least one (1) week in advance of the desired time off. This one (1) week requirement may be shortened in unusual situations. 

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