Discretionary Time Off

Regular, full-time employees and regular, part-time employees who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for paid discretionary leave. Upon the successful completion of the introductory period, a regular, full-time employee will begin to accrue five hours of discretionary leave at the end of each full month of service, up to a maximum of eight (7.5 hours per day) discretionary days per calendar year. Discretionary leave will not accrue while an employee is on a short- or long-term disability leave or a workers’ compensation leave. Discretionary leave may be carried over into the next fiscal year up to a maximum of 15 days. All discretionary leave for eligible part-time employees will be pro-rated based on a reduced work schedule.

Discretionary leave may be used for the following purposes:

• Employee illness and healthcare appointments
• Dependent illness and healthcare appointments
• Dependent care emergencies
• Urgent personal business that can only be scheduled during business hours
• Bereavement leave not covered under other policy

Volunteer Time Off

HIMSS volunteer program is designed to support volunteer activities that enhance and serve the communities in which we live and work. The intention of this program is to create community engagement opportunities for HIMSS employees that are meaningful, purposeful and helps those in need. At the same time, HIMSS recognizes that participating in these activities will also enrich and inspire the lives of our employees.

After successfully completing 90 days of employment, all regular full-time employees can volunteer up to one day per calendar year. Part-time employees are also eligible. See Human Resources for specifics related to part-time employee participation.

Caregiver Paid Leave

In our ongoing pursuit to provide highly competitive benefits that meet diverse needs, we review our Total Rewards Package frequently. We know that some life events, whether planned or unforeseen, can create financial stress and impact your overall health. With this in mind, we’re pleased to share the newest benefit available to HIMSS US staff: Caregiver Paid Leave.

Caregiver Paid Leave enables you to receive 100% of your regular salary for up to four weeks while you are on an authorized FMLA leave to care for your:

• Child during the first 12 months following the child’s birth
• Child under the age of 18 within 12 months of the child’s placement via adoption, surrogacy, or foster care
• Spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent with a serious health condition
• Spouse, child, parent, or next of kin who is a member of the Armed Forces, in accordance with provisions of Military Caregiver Leave and/or Military Exigency Leave

Caregiver Paid Leave is available to HIMSS staff who qualify under FMLA eligibility requirements.