Time Off
Time away when you need it.
Explore your options for vacation, sick, holidays, and family leave.
Vacation
Vacation time is offered based on your years of service and payroll classification. Some employees accrue vacation throughout the year, while others receive an annual allotment.
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
The Caltech Disability and Leave Administration Unit manages leave and ADA accommodation requests. To get a leave-of-absence packet and/or to schedule a consultation, please email or call directly:
Email: leaveunit@caltech.edu
Phone: (626) 395-3092
Paid Holidays
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Floating Holidays (2)
Personal Holiday
Special Release Days (3)
