The Cornell Experience: Benefits, Pay, and Time Away from Work
Cornell Employment
- Standard Work Schedule
- Keeping Track of Time
- Concurrent Appointment
- Flexibility in the Workplace
- Cornell Staff Compensation Program
- Career Development
Time Away from Work
Cornell’s policy on paid and unpaid time away from work for staff is set forth in the various sections of the University Policy 6.9: Time Away From Work, as noted below.
- Catastrophic Leave (overview) (policy)
- Funeral Leave (overview) (policy)
- Holidays (overview) (policy) (calendars)
- Jury Duty/Court Appearance (overview) (policy)
- Release Time from Work (overview) (policy)
- Sick Leave (overview) (policy)
- Vacation (overview) (policy)
- Family Leaves for Staff (includes Parental Leaves and Family Health Leaves)
- Medical Leaves for Staff (includes Short-term Disability, Workers Compensation, and Personal Medical Leave)
- Break in Service/Credited Service (overview) (policy)
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your hiring supervisor, your department's human resource office, or the offices noted in the Staff Handbook. Our experienced staff are ready to assist you in any way we can, even before you join the Cornell community.
More Information
- Applicant Notice (PDF)
- Recruitment Brochure
- Getting Oriented at Cornell (for newly hired faculty and staff)
- Important Information on Campus Safety
- Cornell Equal Education and Employment Opportunity Statement
- Cornell as a Drug-Free Workplace