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Q: What is a “floating holiday” at Greenville Technical College (GTC)?A: GTC may designate specific State holidays as “floating holidays”, equal to 8-hour days off with pay, that a staff employee who occupies a state FTE position can use during the calendar year with supervisor approval.
Q: When can I use a floating holiday?A: Employees have the flexibility to schedule, with their supervisor’s advanced approval, specific day(s) off to be used at any time during the same calendar year as the designated State holiday.
Q: How do I use the leave system to request a floating holiday?A: An employee will use the online leave system on GTC4me, utilizing the pull-down menu, and selecting “Floating Holiday” leave type. A floating holiday is equal to 8 hours of paid time off.
Q: Can I carry a floating holiday over from one calendar year to the next if I don’t use it?A: No. An employee cannot carry over a floating holiday. Floating holidays must be taken within the same calendar year as the designated State holiday. There are no exceptions.
Q: Can I be paid for an unused floating holiday?A: No. An employee will not receive compensation for any unused floating holiday(s).
Q: When are the floating holidays available?A: Floating holidays are available for use at the beginning of each calendar year and are included in an employee’s annual 13-day holiday schedule. Floating holidays are available to all newly hired staff employees, who occupy a state FTE position, beginning on the hire date.
Q: Who is responsible for tracking the use of an employee’s floating holiday(s)?A: Employees are responsible for using their floating holidays before the end of each calendar year of the designated holiday. Floating holidays must be used within the designated time period (the calendar year) or they are forfeited. There are no exceptions.
Q: Can an employee use a floating holiday in conjunction with other holidays?A: Yes. An employee may choose to use a floating holiday(s), with their supervisor’s advanced approval, in addition to other state-observed holidays. For example, staff employees may incorporate floating holiday(s) into the Winter Break, in lieu of equivalent annual leave hours.