What is it?

PTO stands for Paid Time Off. The WAC’s policy is designed to cover time off for both vacation and illness, and complies with the law regarding sick time.

How much do I get?

PTO accrues based on hours worked. See chart above for non-union accrual and carryover. Union team members, refer to your respective CBAs.

How do I use it?

You’ll see your PTO balance in the Paylocity app. The best way to submit time off requests is through the app or website. Your manager can add PTO to your timecard for you in cases of illness or emergency.

Can I bank it or cash it out?

Because PTO is designed to allow everyone a fair amount of time away from work, we do not allow people to “save up” their PTO. Being away from work, even if YOU are ok with not getting paid for it, has an impact on your team. If you’re not working when you typically would be working, you need to use your PTO. The exception is cases of approved leave (see below).

FMLA.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal program that protects your job and your benefits if you’re a qualifying employee on leave for an approved reason. HR will give you paperwork explaining if your leave is approved and why or why not.

WA Paid Leave.

FMLA is unpaid, but don’t worry. Washington State has a generous paid leave program. Visit the website to find out if you qualify.

The Process.

Returning.

We ask that if possible, you keep us informed of when you plan to return from leave. If you’re on leave due to your own medical condition, we may require a doctor to sign off on your return.