We are pleased to announce that Fairfield University will once again implement a modified weekly work schedule for the summer months beginning Monday, May 20, 2024, and ending on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Unless otherwise determined by your Department, summer office hours are:

• Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. = 7 ¾ hours (45 min. lunch)
• Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. = 4.0 hours (no lunch)

These times may differ for employees working a 40 hour schedule.

Staff Summer Flexible Schedule Program (Unpaid Time Off)

We are also pleased to announce that the optional Flexible Work Schedule Program will again be available to non-exempt, hourly staff during June, July, and August 2024. Under this program, hourly-paid staff may request to take additional time off during these months without depleting paid vacation time or if paid vacation bank balance is insufficient. 

If you are eligible for and interested in this option, please discuss any proposed time off with your immediate supervisor.  While there is no guarantee that all requests for a reduced work schedule can be granted in full, every effort will be made to balance such requests with the need for departments to sustain operations and maintain adequate coverage.

This time off request must also be submitted in Workday via the Absence Worklet using “Unpaid or Summer Flex” for the requested time off type. The request will go to your Manager to approve and then to Human Resources.

During periods of unpaid summer flex, the University will continue medical insurance, life insurance and disability coverage during the non-work period in accordance with the employee’s normal work schedule. Employees are responsible for health care, flexible spending, and supplemental life deductions accrued during this time. Tuition benefits and vacation accruals will also continue based on your normal work schedule. Regular paychecks and retirement plan contributions will be suspended during this absence.

2024-2025 University Holidays

Finally, we are pleased to let you know that the 2024-2025 non-academic University holiday schedule is now posted on the Fairfield University website: https://www.fairfield.edu/human-resources/quick-links/holiday-schedule/index.html.  

If you have any questions on any of the information above, please call Human Resources at extension 2277 or email HR@fairfield.edu.  

Thank you all for your continued service to Fairfield University, and we hope you have a wonderful summer!