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Will postdocs receive time off?
Yes. Effective January 1, 2022, the following annual time policy will apply based on a postdoc’s starting date and months of service. In addition, postdocs will accrue 12 days of sick time per fiscal year. Use of time off must be approved by the faculty mentor.
Annual Time Policy Effective 1/1/22
- Postdocs with a starting date prior to 1/1/22:
GW Service Time | Maximum Annual Accrual |
0-48 months | 18 days (144 hours) |
49+ months | 21 days (168 hours) |
- Postdocs with a starting date 1/1/22 and after will accrue a maximum of 18 days (144 hours) per year regardless of GW service time.