Employee Wellness
View information about vacation, sick leave, holidays, workers compensation, compassionate leave program, bereavement, EAP Service and more.
Please contact Rosa Linda Tejada (x4216 or rt5@stmarys-ca.edu) or Benefits (benefits@stmarys-ca.edu)
Vacation
"Are we there yet?" Vacation is in the air. Learn the rates, rules, rights, and regulations in regard to accrued vacation at SMC.
The College provides paid vacation for eligible employees on an accrual basis, beginning the first day of employment. Vacation can be used as soon as it is accrued, with no waiting period, as long as the employee has the required approvals (see below). Staff employees working 1950 hours per year accrue vacation based on the chart below. Vacation hours accrued by employees working at least 1040 hours but fewer than 1950 hours per year are prorated based on percentage of hours and months worked. Employees working less than 1040 hours per year do not accrue vacation. Vacation does not accrue during unpaid leaves of absence.
For more information view the vacation policy in the staff handbook.
Non-Academic Holiday Schedule
See a list of the standard non-academic holidays that SMC observes in a fiscal year.
Other Absences
Policies for Bereavement, Jury Duty, Volunteer Civil Service and more.
Sick Leave
Paid Sick Leave Law, provides the right for employees to accrue and use sick leave, and went into effect July 1, 2015.
Additional information from the Office of the Labor Commissioner see link below.
For Tenured and On Tenure Track Faculty a new Faculty Sick Leave Usage form has been developed for use immediately. See the "Faculty Sick Leave Usage Form":
For all staff and faculty leave forms visit
For any further sick leave policies and information, please review the appropriate sections in your handbook.
Worker's Compensation
Information on how to report a workplace injury:
- DWC1 Form (PDF)
- Declination of Workers Compensation Benefits (PDF)
- SMC Time of Hire Pamphlet (PDF)
- Medical Network Provider Information (PDF)
- First Fill Pharmacy Form (PDF)
Compassionate Leave Program
The Compassionate Leave Program is pool of hours to assist employees who themselves are experiencing a serious illness or who are the primary caregiver for a seriously ill family member.
For more information and guidelines on the Compassionate Leave Program contact Benefits at (benefits@stmary-ca.edu)
Employee Assistance Program
What is EAP (Employment Assistance Program)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems. EAPs address a broad and complex body of issues affecting mental and emotional well-being, such as alcohol and other substance abuse, stress, grief, family problems, and psychological disorders. EAP counselors also work in a consultative role with managers and supervisors to address employee and organizational challenges and needs. Many EAPs are active in helping organizations prevent and cope with workplace violence, trauma, and other emergency response situations.
EAP benefits are available to ALL employees and their families at NO COST to you.
EAP Services
- Confidential Therapy
- 24-hour Crisis Help
- Tess, Al Chat-bot
- Online Peer Support Groups
Work-Life Services
- Financial Help
- Legal Support (non work related)
- Child & Parenting Services
- Adult & Eldercare Services
- Webinars & Trainings
Contact Information:
Claremont EAP
Call 800-834-3773
claremonteap.com