Harrison County HR proposes ending 'use it or lose it' vacation policy, simplifying accruals

Aug 19, 2025

Human resources recommended eliminating the county's two-year "use it or lose it" vacation cap and simplifying accrual schedules, proposing higher accrual caps so employees can cover longer medical leaves while keeping separation payout rules subject to a one-year eligibility requirement.

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Miss Johnson, the county's human-resources representative, told the Harrison County commissioners she recommends eliminating the current "use it or lose it" vacation policy that limits accrual to roughly two years and complicates employee planning.

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