5.1.1.1 Annual Leave Accumulation Rate

An eligible employee begins accumulating annual leave upon hire at a rate in proportion to the number of hours paid and based on total years of service in a merit system position at NKY Health as follows:

Years of Service Per Pay Period Per 12-Month Period

0 to 5 years 3.7 hours 96.2 hours

5 to 10 years 4.7 hours 122.20 hours

10 to 15 years 5.6 hours 145.60 hours

15 to 20 years 6.5 hours 169.00 hours

More than 20 years 7.5 hours 195.00 hours