Weather Emergencies
Because Princeton is a residential community, the University needs to remain open at all times. There are occasions, however, when there is a weather emergency that the University announces a delayed arrival time, an early dismissal time or remains open for critical staff only. In all cases, you must use your best judgment in determining your own safety when traveling to and from home.
The following information describes when you are expected to report — or not report — to work during a weather emergency and what pay rate you will receive, depending on the circumstances. Overtime practices apply only to biweekly–paid staff.
For more detailed information, please refer to policy 5.0.4 Work Schedules Affected by a Weather Emergency.
For more information, please refer to Frequently Asked Questions.
Regular Employees
Delayed Arrival Condition
Reports — by delayed arrival time
Compensation — regular pay; no extra compensation for arriving early
Absence — charged for entire time out of the workplace, including vacation, optional holiday, compelling reason, or leave without pay
Early dismissal condition
Dismissal — at early dismissal time
Compensation — regular full day; no premium for remaining
Leave early — charged for entire time out of the workplace, including vacation, optional holiday, compelling reason or leave without pay
Critical or Essential Services Only
If reports in — regular pay; no premium
On vacation — charged to vacation
Critical or Essential Services Employees
Delayed Arrival Condition
Reports — regular schedule.
Compensation — union: by contract; nonunion: regular pay plus premium pay or time off on alternate day
Absence — no pay or charged for entire time out of the workplace (vacation, optional holiday, compelling reason or leave without pay)
Early dismissal condition
Dismissal — stay to regular closing or dismissal
Compensation - union: by contract; nonunion: regular pay plus premium pay or time off on alternate day
Critical or Essential Services Only
Reports — regular work schedule
Compensation — union: by contract; nonunion: premium pay or time off on alternate day
Absence — no pay or charged for entire time out of the workplace (vacation, optional holiday, compelling reason or leave without pay)