International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

JUNE 2, 2023

Whether it’s a family road trip with fruit snacks and beef jerky, getting another stamp or two on your passport, or enjoying your own community with a staycation, time off is a hot topic for many employees across the United States as […] The post Hot Summer Topic—PTO and Vacation Benefits appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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Wellable

JULY 15, 2020

Paid parental leave has been a hot topic for years, with many advocating for a federal law requiring it. Just last year, new legislation granted 12 weeks of paid leave to federal workers with the birth or adoption of a child. Maine has also enacted required paid leave for any purpose, effective beginning in 2021.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Increased paid time off (PTO) and alternative forms of paid leave. Emphasize wellness in benefits offerings Most standard benefits packages include things like health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and PTO. (Of course, this depends on their role and requires some parameters to be put in place.)

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UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Employee paid leave is often overlooked because it has been around for what seems like forever. In today’s discussion, Ben talks with Rob Whalen of PTO Exchange. It’s time to start thinking strategically about paid leave benefits to help employees with a diverse set of needs. . .

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Part of the CARES act deals with Paid Leave for employees. Need to know more about Paid Leave and how it applies? Check out my previous article: Emergency Paid Leave – Family First Coronavirus Response Act. Check out my previous article: Emergency Paid Leave – Family First Coronavirus Response Act.

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Achievers

MARCH 12, 2019

Make Sure Employees Take All Their Paid Leave. Whether it’s sick days or vacation time, American workers are neglecting their paid time off. A study by TSheets found that 65 percent didn’t use all of their PTO in one year — five days, on average, were left unused.

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UpstartHR

APRIL 26, 2022

One of the most common employee benefits is paid leave. Employers offer a variety of options, from more standard accrued leave during every pay period to a newer option for “unlimited PTO.” .” Rob Whalen, CEO, PTOExchange. We’re Only Human — Episode 140. Show Notes.

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HR Digest

MAY 14, 2019

Paul Wolfe: Indeed’s Open PTO policy is successful. Open PTO builds trust and gives our employees a chance to recharge. Primary caregivers are given 16 weeks of paid leave, and secondary caregivers are given 6 weeks of paid leave. Essentially, employees can take any number of vacation or sick days.

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International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

MARCH 14, 2024

Proposals for paid family and medical leave at the federal level historically haven’t had enough support to become law.

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Medical Paid Leave Parental Leave Voluntary Benefits 113

Business Management Daily

JANUARY 12, 2023

Here, we look at what makes floating holidays different from regular paid time off (PTO), what considerations go into creating a floating holiday policy, and how this type of day off promotes organizational values such as work-life balance and diversity. What is a floating holiday? Some possible differences include: Accrual.

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Best Money Moves

AUGUST 19, 2020

Parents said they would be more likely to return to work sooner if they had access to paid leave, or if they were able to work on a flexible schedule. Caregiving duties stand in the way of nearly 60 percent of parents returning to work, 41 percent of them specifically citing school closures. Flexibility from Work.

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PTO Work From Home Paid Leave Consulting 110

Achievers

MARCH 12, 2019

Make Sure Employees Take All Their Paid Leave. Whether it’s sick days or vacation time, American workers are neglecting their paid time off. A study by TSheets found that 65 percent didn’t use all of their PTO in one year — five days, on average, were left unused.

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Flexible Spending Account PTO Flexible Spending Paid Leave 141

HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Paid Time off (PTO) Program : Many companies have some combination of sick time, vacation or family leave time that can be used when employees need to care for a family member. Others might provide assistance in applying for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA ) time off. .

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Paid Time Off (PTO). Offering paid time off— or PTO— can be a great extrinsic reward for those companies. PTO is any time off that is compensated by an employer. This means PTO is every vacation time, sick days, bereavement, and jury duty are all PTO. Life insurance. Tuition assistance.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Organizations must understand the legal requirements, how to handle employees who travel, and the impact their PTO policy may have on employee safety. Review paid leave rules. Reevaluate your PTO policy. Holiday travel isn’t the only PTO consideration you may need to make. Enhance your PTO carryover policies.

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UpstartHR

JANUARY 18, 2016

The Prevalence of Unlimited PTO Plans The 2015 SHRM Benefits Study, an annual report examining the nitty gritty details of benefit plans, pointed out that between >1% and 2% of employers are offering unlimited paid leave plans. Often times they have generous leave policies already. Many, many hours.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Two weeks leave means employees don’t have to dip into vacation time—but it’s not so long that employers are left without a key employee for too long. Need to create PTO policies but don’t know where to start? Learn best practices for structuring your PTO—plus get a free template to help you create your own policies in this free guide.

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 11, 2024

Mental health benefits include everything from inclusive paid leave to workplace meditation. Paid time off PTO allows employees to take breaks from their busy schedules and recharge. Programs that support mental health have shown improved performance at work among employees.

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HR Digest

MAY 22, 2021

Paid leave – holiday, vacation, PTO, sick, personal, bereavement, military pay, jury duty, etc. It encompasses everything of value, monetary and otherwise, that an employer provides in exchange for the work you do. Employee assistance program. Retirement benefits – include 401(k)/403(b), pension plans, etc.

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Empuls

DECEMBER 24, 2024

  These benefits range from health insurance to retirement plans, paid time off (PTO), and wellness programs. Paid time off (PTO): Employees can take time off with pay. These perks enhance employee well-being and job satisfaction. The program collects non-wage compensation for employees and their salaries. 

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15Five

MAY 23, 2024

PTO policy: PTO policies are unclear for too many employees. Paid leave: How much time off do employees get each year? Remote/hybrid policy: Should employees expect some flexibility around where they do their work? Or do you expect them in the office except under exceptional circumstances? If so, how does that work?

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

That’s true whether she’s a new employee who hasn’t earned leave or an employee out of paid or unpaid leave. Has she used all eligible FMLA leave ? Taken all time in her Paid Time Off (PTO) bank? Used every bit of earned time off for vacation, sick or personal leave? FMLA leave is generally unpaid.

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Genesis HR Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2021

Employers with 10 or fewer employees will be required to allow their employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave. If your company has a PTO policy instead of a separate sick leave policy, you can meet the requirements of the sick leave act by having a PTO policy that is more generous than the sick leave act.

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Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Sick Leave PTO Medical 52

Genesis HR Solutions

AUGUST 16, 2021

Employers with 10 or fewer employees will be required to allow their employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave. If your company has a PTO policy instead of a separate sick leave policy, you can meet the requirements of the sick leave act by having a PTO policy that is more generous than the sick leave act.

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Insperity

APRIL 7, 2020

If you have fewer than 500 employees – and you have employees who find themselves in that situation who have been working at your company for at least 30 days, then you now must provide them with up to 12 weeks of job-protected, paid leave. Emergency paid sick leave can also be used during this time.

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Family and Medical Leave Act Paid Sick Leave PTO Medical 97

Business Management Daily

JUNE 20, 2022

Some women use accumulated PTO such as vacation time or sick leave in such instances. Women needing to take time off also may be eligible for pregnancy disability leave (PDL) if no longer able to perform job duties because of pregnancy-related medical conditions. Taking this earned time off keeps a full paycheck coming in.

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15Five

AUGUST 31, 2021

To give a few examples, we have paid leave at LS&Co, which I know for lots of companies doesn’t sound groundbreaking, but it’s extremely unusual in retail to have paid leave for store employees. So we offer two week as a baseline and then people can add PTO if they need more time.

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Paid Leave Retail Human Resources Health 81

Insperity

MARCH 12, 2024

Employee leave Paid time off (PTO) is among the most popular and sought-after employee benefits, giving employees time to rest and recharge, attend to personal obligations, spend time with their families and take vacations. Most employers offer their employees PTO – usually between 10 to 14 days per year at minimum.

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Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Benefits PTO 401(k) 59

Abel HR

APRIL 28, 2021

In some cases, there’s the paid time off (PTO) approach where employees can take their leave, regardless if it’s a sick leave, holiday leave, etc. In this instance, the company can dictate what type of PTO they’ll implement in the office.

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Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Benefits Parental Leave Health Insurance 52

Business Management Daily

AUGUST 26, 2020

Encourage the use of PTO (paid time off) to rejuvenate now rather than saving all days for later when a “real” vacation involving travel might be possible. This action also benefits organizations that are worried about the current stockpile of PTO causing problems down the line.)

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 5, 2024

Instead, employees often have to take unpaid leave to care for their new child. However, some states have different laws or programs offering eligible employees paid leave. In addition, many civilian federal employees are eligible for paid federal leave under the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act.

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Winston Benefits

MAY 22, 2018

The company does not have a formal PTO policy. For example, employees at its headquarters in Mountain View, California, are transported to and from work for free via one of the “Google buses,” and new mothers get 18 weeks of paid leave, while new fathers receive six weeks of paid leave.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 12, 2022

Nonexempts don’t need to be paid if they’re not working, including those who come in late or leave early. They can use accrued paid leave if they have any. PTO banks, however, change this landscape considerably. The salient one here allows you to dock exempts’ pay for a full day if they stay home and don’t work.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 22, 2020

Upshot: Even if you’re off the hook to provide paid leave under federal law, you may still be required to provide it under state law. He also noted Maine (beginning next January) and Nevada have paid sick leave laws that are the equivalent to PTO—employees don’t need much of a reason to call in sick.

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Insperity

JUNE 6, 2023

Be flexible In addition to allowing remote or hybrid work, how else can you introduce more flexibility into your workplace to appeal to Gen Zers’ desire for work-life balance and well-being?

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Insperity

MAY 19, 2022

Increase paid time off (PTO). Offer other, less common types of paid leave (for example, to support their volunteerism and continuing education). Examples: Institute a flexible schedule – or even a shortened work week. Summing it all up.

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Management Health PTO Technology 106

Insperity

AUGUST 9, 2016

Paid time-off (PTO) – Most employees will expect you to offer paid time off for national holidays, as well as vacations and sick leave (the standard is at least three weeks per year). Leave amount – the total dollar amount of the employee’s paid leave for the calendar year (based on their current salary/wages).

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