A: Annual Vacation Leave shall be granted on the following basis:
| 42 Calendar days | 35 Calendar days | 28 Calendar days | 21 Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Supervisor | Accounts Clerk Grade I | Accounts Clerk Grade III/II | Artisan |
| Administrative Assistant | Library Clerk Grade I | Library Clerk Grade III/II | General Worker |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist | Stenographer/Clerk Grade I | Stenographer/Clerk Grade III/II | Laboratory Attendant |
| Senior Laboratory Technician - Graduate or equivalent | Medical Laboratory Technician | Telephone Operator | Junior Laboratory Technician |
| Accounts Clerk Grade I* | Senior Laboratory Technician | Binder’s Assistant | Office Attendant |
| Library Clerk Grade I* | Laboratory Technician | Office Assistant | |
| Stenographer/Clerk Grade I* | Maintenance Foreman | Clinic Assistant | |
| Senior Laboratory Technician* | Principal’s Driver | ||
| Medical Laboratory Technician* | Senior office Assistant | Trainee Medical Laboratory Technician | |
| Security Officer III/II |
A: Vacation Leave may be accumulated as follows:
A: You are entitled to vacation leave after completing a full year of service.
A: The University grants compassionate leave within its discretion to members of staff on the death of close relatives: parent, children and siblings.
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Q: I am a regular full-time member of the academic staff, senior administrative and professional staff. What is my annual leave entitlement?
A: Clinical Staff in the Faculty of Medical Sciences whose duties are continuous throughout the year are eligible for not more than forty-two (42) working days a year;
Senior Administrative Staff and Professional Staff (including temporary staff) who are on continuous duties are eligible for thirty-five (35) days' a year;
All other Academic staff are granted leave of absence. Leave of absence is also granted to employees whose Head of Department has indicated that they will be representing the University of the West Indies during a specific period.
A: You are entitled to vacation leave after completing a full year of service.
A: Leave for:
A: All members of the Academic, Senior Administrative and Professional Staff have an incremental date of August 1.
A: All non-nationals desirous of working with the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. CARICOM Nationals may apply for Skilled CARICOM National Status through the Barbados Accreditation Council. For further information please click on the link: www.bac.gov.bb/Caricom_Skills_Qualification.htm
A: The University applies for Work-Permits on behalf of their employees. For more information on immigration or work-permits please click on the below link:
http://immigration.gov.bb/Default.aspx.
A: The Human Resources Section issues Staff Identification Cards which must be returned at the end of the contract. This identification card must be in the employee's possession at all times, while on University premises.
A written report must be submitted regarding any loss of or damage to said identification card.
