Leave Benefits

Annual Leave: full-time employees begin accruing at a rate of .0462/per hour (approximately one day per month). Part-time benefited employees receive annual leave accrual on a pro-rated basis. Annual rates increase at years 4, 8, 13 and 19. Employees also receive one day added to their annual leave for their birthday.

Sick Leave: One sick day per month is accrued by full-time employees for illness and clinical appointments (doctor, dentist, etc.), and appointments with the Employee Assistance Program. Part-time benefited employees receive sick leave accrual on a pro-rated basis. Rate increases at year 11.

Other Leave: Family and Medical leave (FMLA), funeral leave, military leave and leave without pay. Leave of absences are administered according to City of Fargo Employment Policy.

Holidays: City of Fargo employees observe New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.