Memo: 2026 Vacation Requests to be Submitted via Employee Portal
M E M O R A N D U M
Date: October 1, 2025
To: All Regular HEU Members
From: Staffing
Re: 2026 Vacation Requests to be submitted via Employee Portal
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Any holiday requests made on paper, email or via voicemail will NOT be approved. Please send all requests via GOLDCARE
First Choice Vacation Requests:
- 1st choice Vacation Requests must be submitted by November 1, 2025
Second & Subsequent Vacation Requests:
- 2nd and subsequent Vacation Requests must be submitted by December 1, 2025, this includes ALL remaining vacation hours.
- A maximum of (5) days may be left unscheduled, BUT must be booked by August 1, 2026 (if not, Staffing will assign, and no changes are to be made)
Please Note:
- Staffing requires 14 days’ notice for time off requests.
- Short notice time off requests (less than 14 days) must be approved by the department Manager. If approved by the Manager please forward to Staffing.
- ALL 2026 vacation must be taken by December 31, 2026
- 2026 vacation cannot be carried over and used in 2027.
- Part time staff please note that vacation hours are approximate. Final calculations will be done at the end of June 2026.
- Maximum number of staff off on vacation per day will vary depending on department and operational requirements.