An employee may sell back their accrued leave time at the base hourly rate of the employee as hereinafter provided, upon approval of the appointing authority. Check your MOU for details and to determine if you are eligible for this benefit.
EBSD Phone : 1.909.387.5787
EBSD Email : ebsd@hr.sbcounty.gov
EMACS Self-Service Leave Cash-Out Pre-Designation Module
The Leave Cash-Out Pre-Designation Module in EMACS Self-Service will continue to replace paper forms to pre-designate leave hours to cash-out in calendar year 2026. To pre-designate to cash-out leave time in the calendar year of 2026, please log in at emacsapp.sbcounty.gov.
Instructions on how to navigate the module can be found here.
Note: There are a few exceptions to this process in which paper forms will still be accepted. Please reference the Leave Cash-Out letter for your bargaining unit for more information.
Important Dates
EMACS Self-Service Leave Cash-Out Pre-Designation Module submissions are due by Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Paper forms submission for those listed in the exceptions are due to your Payroll Specialist by Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
How it Works
Eligible employees may exercise this option under procedures established by the Director of Human Resources or designee.
In lieu of cash, the employee may designate that part or all of the value of applicable leave time to be sold back to be allocated to a deferred compensation plan.
This benefit only applies to certain bargaining units.
Leave Cash-Out Pre-Designation for Calendar Year 2026 Information
To review a summary of your leave pre-designation and cash-out options, please reference your bargaining unit letter below. For complete details, please refer to your Memorandum of Understanding.
For Questions
Check your MOU for details and to determine if you are eligible for this benefit. Contact your Department Payroll Specialist with questions or if you need any assistance.