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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

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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.