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Can I Require Employees to Use PTO During a Business Shutdown or Holiday Closure?
Can you force employees to use their PTO during a holiday closure or business shutdown? The answer depends on your state and your written policy. Here's what you need to know.
Employee Called In Sick Near a Company Holiday: What Do I Do?
When an employee calls in sick on a holiday, how you respond depends on your PTO policy, your holiday policy, and your state's sick leave laws. Here's how to handle it.
Employee Quit Without Notice: Do I Have to Pay Out Their PTO?
When an employee quits without notice, are you required to pay out their unused PTO? The answer depends on your state and your written policy. Here's what you need to know.
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to PTO Policies
How should your small business handle PTO? This guide covers accrual, carryover, state law pitfalls, and how to write a policy your employees will actually understand.