Ames provides time off from work for full-time, non-union employees. This includes vacation, sick time, and holidays.
As we look ahead to 2025, keep the following holidays in mind!
š¦ Company Holidays 2025
|
Holiday |
Observed |
|
New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
|
Memorial Day |
Monday, May 26, 2025 |
|
Independence Day |
Friday, July 4, 2025 |
|
Labor Day |
Monday, September 1, 2025 |
|
Thanksgiving |
Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
|
Day after Thanksgiving |
Friday, November 28, 2025 |
|
Christmas Eve |
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 |
|
Christmas Day |
Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
š Vacation
Below you will find the accrual rates for vacation time, dependent on years of service. Keep in mind that once you meet the maximum accrual cap, you will no longer accrue vacation time until you take time off.
|
Years of Service |
Monthly Accrual |
Weekly Accrual |
Annual Accrual Rate |
Maximum Accrual Cap |
|
Less
than 5 |
6.67
hours |
1.54
hours |
80 hours |
120
hours |
|
5 to 9 |
10 hours |
2.31
hours |
120
hours |
180
hours |
|
10 or
more |
13.33
hours |
3.08
hours |
160
hours |
240
hours |
š¤§ Sick Time
Lastly, employees accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked. Employees will accrue sick time each calendar year until they either reach the annual accrual maximum of 48 hours or hit the maximum accrual cap of 80 hours.
|
Accrual (every 30 hours worked) |
Annual Accrual Rate |
Maximum Accrual Cap |
|
1 hour |
48 hours |
80 hours |
Non-craft employees can view balances and request time off in Workday. Craft employees report time off in HCSS.