In this episode, we cover 10 common questions and answers that HR professionals and employees might have about PTO. By the end, viewers will know how to make better use of the policy—and even keep employees on staff.

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Referenced Blog: Why Employers Should Encourage PTO This Summer
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 What HR needs to know to optimize your PTO
00:47 What is PTO?
02:20 Are employers legally required to give time off for federal holidays?
02:45 Are employers required by law to offer PTO to employees?
03:42 Can an employer deny PTO requests?
04:08 Does an employer have the right to ask why an employee wants time off?
04:31 Can an employer require employees to use their PTO?
04:48 Can employees use PTO once they’ve put in their notice?
05:13 How is PTO earned?
06:15 Are employers required by law to pay out PTO when an employee departs the company?
06:34 Are employers required to permit PTO carryover for employees?
06:49 Can employers enforce PTO blackout dates?
07:09 State-specific PTO considerations
09:11 Using a PTO tracking platform
09:40 HR’s next steps


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