Definitions

Vacation is a recess or leave of absence. It is an intermission or rest period during which work is suspended. It is a period of freedom from work, but not an end of employment.

An employer, on its own initiative, makes a commitment to affirmative action. This may include developing a program intended to correct the impact of past discrimination and to ensure that such discrimination does not occur in the future. (Programs that are agreed to under a court-approved consent decree are considered voluntary.)