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Time Off Policies

At Acme Inc., we believe that taking time away from work is essential for our employees' well-being and work-life balance. This section outlines our policies for various types of time off, including eligibility, accrual, and request procedures.

Vacation Time

Eligibility and Accrual

• Full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation time
• Vacation time accrues at a rate of X days per month, up to a maximum of Y days per year
• Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week accrue vacation time on a prorated basis
• Accrual begins on the first day of employment

Carryover and Caps

• Employees may carry over up to X unused vacation days into the next year
• Once the carryover cap is reached, no additional vacation time will accrue until some is used
• In certain states, accrued vacation time is considered earned wages and will be paid out upon termination

Requesting Vacation Time

• Employees should request vacation time at least X weeks in advance using our HRIS system
• Requests will be approved based on business needs and staffing requirements
• In the event of conflicting requests, seniority will be considered

Sick Leave

Eligibility and Accrual

• All employees, including part-time and temporary workers, are eligible for paid sick leave
• Sick leave accrues at a rate of X hours per pay period, up to a maximum of Y hours per year
• Accrual begins on the first day of employment

Usage and Carryover

• Sick leave may be used for personal illness, medical appointments, or to care for a sick family member
• Unused sick leave may be carried over from year to year, up to a maximum of X hours
• Sick leave is not paid out upon termination

Reporting Sick Leave

• Employees should notify their supervisor as soon as possible when using sick leave
• For absences of X or more consecutive days, a doctor's note may be required

Personal Days

• Full-time employees are granted X personal days per year to use as needed
• Personal days do not accrue and must be used within the calendar year
• Unused personal days are not paid out upon termination

Holidays

• Acme Inc. observes the following paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
• If a holiday falls on a weekend, it will be observed on the nearest weekday
• Hourly employees who work on a holiday will receive holiday pay at X times their regular rate

Bereavement Leave

• In the event of the death of an immediate family member, employees may take up to X days of paid bereavement leave
• Immediate family includes spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild
• Additional unpaid time off may be granted at the discretion of management

Jury Duty

• Employees summoned for jury duty will receive their regular pay for up to X days
• Employees should notify their supervisor as soon as they receive a jury summons
• Any compensation received from the court may be retained by the employee

Parental Leave

Eligibility

• Employees who have worked for Acme Inc. for at least X months are eligible for parental leave
• Parental leave may be taken for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child

Duration and Pay

• Eligible employees may take up to X weeks of parental leave
• The first X weeks of parental leave are paid at 100% of the employee's regular salary
• The remaining X weeks are paid at X% of the employee's regular salary
• Parental leave runs concurrently with any applicable federal or state family and medical leave laws

Please note that these policies may vary by location and are subject to change. Consult with HR or refer to our full employee handbook for the most up-to-date information.