Time Away from Work

Paid Time Off

Everyone needs to take a break occasionally, to recharge and stay at their best. Vail Resorts believes that these periods of rest and relaxation are essential to your health and well-being.

Schedule and take time off while being mindful of job responsibilities, expectations, business needs and individual performance. Due to the seasonal nature of our operations and the necessity for adequate staffing, taking time off will be at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor and must be approved in advance, subject to applicable law.

When an employee transfers positions, locations or companies, be aware that time off benefits are subject to change. All employees are encouraged to discuss the impact of transfers prior to their transition. Vail Resorts offers various time off plans depending on your employment status and location.

Please review the Employee Guide for your location to learn about the time off policies that may be available to you, depending on your employee classification.

Leave of Absence

Vail Resorts provides medical leaves to take care of yourself or a family member. Review below and go to Leave of Absence for more information.
Employees who meet the following eligibility requirements may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a rolling 12-month period for family and medical reasons:
  • Employed by Vail Resorts for a total of 12 months
  • Worked at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months
Some of the reasons to take FMLA include care for a new child after birth or adoption, for a spouse, child or parent’s serious health condition, or for your own serious health condition.
If you have not met the eligibility requirements for FMLA or state leave you may be eligible for up to 12 weeks for your own qualifying serious illness or injury or to care for a covered family member.