2026 Holidays
The Atlanta Regional Commission normally observes 14 paid holidays per year:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Floating Holiday — Juneteenth
- July 4th – Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day After Thanksgiving
- –
- Floating Holiday — Christmas
All Eligible employees must work the day before and after the holiday or be on approved leave to be paid for the holiday.
Annual Leave
| Years of Service | Accrual Rate / Pay Period | Maximum Accumulation |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | 3.5 | 360 |
| 2-6 | 4.5 hours | 360 hours |
| 6-12 | 5.5 hours | 360 hours |
| 12+ | 6.5 hours | 360 hours |
Any leave accrued above the maximum at the end of each calendar year, is put into a time served account for retirement purposes. Unused annual leave may be paid up to 360 hours upon separation from employment.
Newly hired employees serving an introductory period shall accrue annual leave but shall not be allowed to take annual leave during the introductory period. Unused sick leave is not paid upon separation.
Sick Leave
Regular and introductory employees shall accrue paid sick leave at the rate of three (3) hours each pay period or a total of seventy-eight (78) hours per year.
Maximum accumulation of sick leave is 525 hours. Any leave accrued above the maximum is applied toward length of service for retirement purposes. Employees may not use more leave than they have accrued at any given time.
Parental Leave
ARC is committed to fostering a family-friendly work environment for its employees. ARC will provide up to a maximum of two (2) weeks of paid parental leave to eligible regular employees following the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child with an employee to give parents time to bond with their new child, adjust to their new family situation and balance personal and professional obligations. In providing paid time off for activities related to the care and well-being of a child born to or placed for adoption or foster care with an employee, ARC reaffirms its commitment to promoting family well-being and improving family economic security. ARC’s Parental leave will be administered as a “use or lose policy”, effective January 1st of each calendar year and expires December 31st of each year. There is no rollover of any unused parental leave.
For more information and eligibility rules, please visit the HR Benefits page on the intranet.
Compressed Day off (CDO) Policy
ARC offers eligible employees the option to participate in a compressed workweek schedule (PDF, 102KB), allowing staff to work their full biweekly hours over nine days instead of ten. This schedule provides greater flexibility, reduces commuting time, and creates regular three‑day weekends—helping employees better balance work and personal needs. In addition to supporting employee well‑being, ARC’s compressed schedule contributes to organizational goals such as reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and enhancing employee recruitment and retention. Participation is voluntary, manager‑approved, and may vary based on business needs.
Telework Policy
ARC supports telework (PDF, 529KB) as a flexible work option that benefits employees, the organization, and the region. Teleworking helps reduce commuting, supports clean air initiatives, and offers employees greater work–life balance while maintaining productivity and service to our regional partners. Telework is a voluntary, manager‑approved arrangement and is available to roles that can be effectively performed remotely. Under ARC’s hybrid schedule, employees work in the office on designated days while having the option to telework on approved days, including a fully remote agency‑wide telework day each Friday. Employees must complete a Telework Agreement, maintain a professional remote work environment, stay accessible during work hours, and meet all performance and security standards while teleworking.
