October 7, 2021
In appreciation: University gives employees week off with pay
Submitted by Richard Myers and Chuck Taber
K-State Faculty and Staff,
As we enter into the final quarter of the calendar year and begin to look back on all that we have accomplished, we are once again humbled by all that you, our faculty and staff, have done to move the university forward in all aspects of our land-grant mission throughout this pandemic.
As was the case last year, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to challenge our way forward, but through your perseverance and your commitment, you enabled us to maintain a safe and healthy environment while doing what the Wildcat community does best — delivering excellence in teaching, research and service.
In appreciation for your hard work and your dedication, we are offering employees the week of Monday, Dec. 27–Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, off with pay. This means employees are not required to take leave between the Christmas and New Year's holidays when the university is closed. If you are unable to take that week off because of work responsibilities during that time, you can work with your supervisor in taking the week before off with pay.
Please note that unlike accrued vacation, these hours can't be saved or banked for use at another time.
Nine-month employees who do not accrue leave, such as some faculty members, will have their pay continue as planned. Some will be excluded, including, temporary employees, as well as student employees, such as those involved with the care and feeding of animals. If student employees are scheduled to work during this period, they must work in order to be paid.
Employees who are exempt will not need to report anything to Kronos or other time-keeping systems. They will be paid as usual for the week.
For non-exempt, or hourly employees, department liaisons must update the HRIS time entry pages for employees with Administrative Leave (ADM for non-exempt).
If you have questions, including whether you qualify for a week off with pay, please talk with your supervisor.
We recognize how hard you have worked over the past year and we hope that you are able to take this time to relax and recharge.
Thank you for rising to the challenge once again, during unprecedented times, to support our students and to make K-State an exceptional institution of higher education.
Sincerely,
Richard B. Myers
President
Chuck Taber
Provost and executive vice president