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We currently have an introductory period for new employees of 6 months before they can use paid time off. If they want a bulk of time off prior to that time, it is unpaid. I would like to know what ot
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Introductory Period for Paid Time Off
posted at 11/15/2000 12:07 PM EST
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First: 4/18/2000 Last: 11/15/2000 |
We currently have an introductory period for new employees of 6 months before they can use paid time off. If they want a bulk of time off prior to that time, it is unpaid. I would like to know what other firms have as a intro. period before new employees are eligible for paid time off. (They are eligible for insurance coverage after 3 months.) |
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Introductory Period for Paid Time Off
posted at 11/17/2000 3:41 AM EST
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First: 11/17/2000 Last: 11/17/2000 |
We allow employees to take time off in 8 hour increments there is no waiting period as long a they have at least 8 hours to take and no more than 10 days of PTO will be allowed in any 3 month period. This time may be used as follows:
30 day approved advance notice from Dept. Manager Excused sick days no more than 24 hours in a calendar year. Bereavement with the loss of family member Medical Emergency of a family member PTO is not vested and can not be cashed in. |
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Introductory Period for Paid Time Off
posted at 11/27/2000 8:48 AM EST
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First: 5/4/2000 Last: 3/5/2001 |
6 months is a long time to not have any time off, especially if children and/or holidays are involved. We currently have a 90-day "waiting" period before an employee can use PTO but we also offer comp time that can be used immediately. In this tight market I would reconsider the 6 months for PTO and 3 month wait for insurance. Both are too important to employee retention to be soo long. |
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Introductory Period for Paid Time Off
posted at 11/28/2000 5:51 AM EST
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First: 11/28/2000 Last: 3/25/2008 |
Can you explain what the comp time is normally used for? Our policy is that you can use PTO as you earn it, however there has been the practice of folks taking time they haven't yet earned. We are trying to draft a policy that addresses this - either says the practice has to start or says that there is a limit to how many days they can take. We hadn't thought of any type of comp time as an option. I'd love to year more.
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Introductory Period for Paid Time Off
posted at 11/29/2000 7:59 AM EST
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First: 11/29/2000 Last: 12/12/2000 |
We begin accruals from date of hire and allow PTO at anytime with supv. approval. During first two months of employment, newhires can borrow up to 24 hours of PTO with supv approval. Our PTO system enters the borrowed hours as a negative balance and replenishes each pay period with the next accrual. We allow cash outs only at termination and based on service. |
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Introductory Period for Paid Time Off
posted at 11/30/2000 2:02 AM EST
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Posts: 33
First: 11/15/2000 Last: 2/13/2002 |
Our accrual starts at day one. Employees can use their time as it accrues - no waiting period. Of course, we do make sure employees are clearing any time off with their managers. We do not allow employees to go into a negative balance. |
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