University departments shall provide opportunities for regular employees to take vacations each year.
Vacations shall be scheduled in advance, at a time agreeable to the employee's supervisor, and in accordance with the supervisor's assessment of the needs of the department.
If two (2) or more employees apply for vacation leave during the same time period, and all other factors are equal, priority shall be based on seniority.
Vacation leave may be used for illness, disability, or other absences when requested by an employee and approved by the employee's supervisor.
Vacation leave shall be deemed approved paid leave.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1304