As the weather turns from dark and cold wintery days to long and sun-filled days, employees start dreaming of summer vacations. Did you know that 20 percent of the total yearly PTO requests are made in July and August? They are the second and third most popular months for employees to request time off, respectively.
PTO tips
Handling these requests can be a daunting task, so here are a few ideas to help make it a little easier on you and your employees.

Have a written policy for PTO. A written policy protects both the employee and the employer by providing clear guidelines and requirements for PTO requests and time allowance. This keeps you from making any quick decisions that could cause future problems and/or set a precedent.

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