A staff member who transfers to another department retains his or her original continuous service date – based upon his or her initial date of hire. The department to which the staff member transfers becomes responsible for accrued and unused PTO-bank or vacation time, sick leave, and holiday time that may be due to the staff member.

If the staff member is transferring from the university to the health system (or vice versa), he or she should review any potential changes that may occur to benefits packages or to the transitioning of time off accruals. Inquiries concerning any such potential changes should be made with the entity or department Human Resources representative or with a Duke Benefits representative.

If the staff member is transferring to a 100% grant- or contract- funded position, he or she should review any potential changes to benefits, reduction-in-force actions, and all other employment related practices with the entity or department Human Resources representative or with the Duke Benefits office.