25 NCAC 01E .0301. SICK LEAVE CREDITS

Sick leave credits shall be provided for a full-time or prorated for a part-time (half-time or over) employee with a permanent, trainee, probationary or time-limited appointment who is in pay status for one-half of the regularly scheduled workdays and holidays in a pay period. The rate shall be based on the requirements of G.S. 126, and the leave practices of the State's competitors. Competitors shall include State governments, local governments, non-profit organizations, and private industry. The rate may be adjusted to maintain competitiveness, taking into consideration the State's total compensation package and the average rate of the State's major competitors, but shall not be less than eight hours per month for a full-time employee.