University Hours of Operation
Policy Administrator: Chief Human Resources Officer Authority: N.J.A.C. 4A:6-2.1 Effective Date: January 20, 1975; May 30, 2009; August 10, 2010; February 16, 2011; September 26, 2018; May 4, 2022; May 7, 2026 Index Cross-References: Policy VI-23 Managerial Hours of Work; Policy VI-68 Campus Closure Policy File Number: VI-11.1 Approved By: Board of Trustees |
I. Departmental Office Hours
Except as authorized by a Division Executive, University offices should generally maintain on-site staff coverage from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring adherence to these minimum hours and maintaining adequate staffing.
II. Work Week
Work-week hours for Classified positions are set by the Civil Service Commission.
III. Lunch Periods
Lunch periods may not exceed one hour. Supervisors may stagger lunch schedules to ensure office and telephone coverage.
IV. Breaks
Under applicable collective bargaining agreements, employees are entitled to two 15-minute breaks per day: one in the morning, and one in the afternoon. Supervisors will assign break times to ensure sufficient coverage. Breaks may not be combined or used to extend the start or end of the workday or lunch period.
Review History:
| Date |
Policy Administrator | 12/16/2025 |
Divisional Executive | 01/13/2026 |
General Counsel | 02/05/2026 |
Senior Leadership | 02/12/2026 |
President | 02/16/2026 |
Board of Trustees | 05/7/2026 |
