LLEAP Terminology

Release Time: Paid time away from work. Employees who utilize release time are not required to “make up” hours or use vacation time.

Flex Time: Adjustments to employee’s daily work hours. The same number of hours must be worked within the workday, but the start and end time may be earlier or later than the normal scheduled time.

Development Activities:* Courses, seminars, or conferences that provide opportunities to enhance career development at UIC.

Examples may include: College or university courses (at UIC or other accredited institution), online training focused on a specific area related to career development, seminars related to job area, workshops designed to provide information about job related tools/techniques, or conferences that are technical/professional in nature.

* Recreational Activities and Programs are excluded and WILL NOT be considered.