In keeping with the Alberta Employment Standards Code and the Alberta Employment Standards Regulations, graduate students employed by the university of by a member of the academic staff at the university are entitled to two weeks of vacation time after twelve months of employment or prior to competing a full twelve months of employment if the employer agrees. In the case of graduate student employees who have already received payment in lieu of vacation (for example, as a graduate assistant/teaching/non-teaching), the time off will be without pay.
