Vacation, Personal, & Sick Time

Michaels knows work-life balance is important. That’s why we offer various types of time off — so you can take time away from work when you need it.

Vacation Hours

  • Use vacation time to rest, relax and recharge.
  • You earn paid vacation time based on your job and your tenure with the Company. For new hires, your number of vacation days is prorated based on the number of pay periods left in your vacation plan year and job position.
  • Vacation is not carried over or paid out when you leave the Company unless required by law.

For more details, refer to the HR Manual 8.1 Vacation/Personal Time Policy – U.S. on MIKHUB and Intranet.

Sick Hours

  • Use this in the case of injury or illness for yourself or a family member and to attend doctor or dental appointments for you or a family member.

For more details, refer to the HR Manual 8.4 Sick Leave Policy on MIKHUB and Intranet.

Personal Hours

  • Field Full Time Team Members – Receive 8 Personal Hours annually that is not prorated upon hire or promotion. Personal Hours expire on November 1st each year, unless otherwise required by law.
  • Support & Management and DC/Artistree Hourly Team Members – Receive prorated Personal Hours based on the number of pay periods left in the vacation plan year upon hire/promotion. All Personal Hours expire on February 1st each year, unless otherwise required by law.

For more details, refer to the HR Manual 8.1 Vacation/Personal Time Policy – U.S. on MIKHUB and Intranet.