{"id":574,"date":"2023-04-19T13:25:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T13:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/?p=574"},"modified":"2025-04-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T00:00:00","slug":"pto-accrual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/pt\/business-management\/pto-accrual\/","title":{"rendered":"Guia de Ac\u00famulo de PTO: Defini\u00e7\u00e3o, Benef\u00edcios, Dicas e Perguntas Frequentes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Accepting a job offer means a mutual understanding between an employer and an employee. Dictated by a written and often verbal agreement, the employee agrees to perform their job at the highest level while the employer compensates them with a salary, adequate working conditions, and benefits. One such benefit is paid (personal) time off \u2014<strong> PTO.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Even though it\u2019s not mandatory by federal law, many US states and employers offer their respective employees PTO, which keeps everyone satisfied, motivated, and willing to contribute at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, employers must understand all the nuances behind PTO accrual and how it works to ensure the best possible outcome for both parties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To make matters easier and more comprehensible, we\u2019ve prepared an in-depth guide to help both employees and employers get to the bottom of PTO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In this guide, you\u2019ll learn more about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">PTO and PTO accrual,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Benefits of accrual time off,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Setting PTO accrual policies, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Calculating PTO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PTO-accural.jpg\" alt=\"PTO accural\" class=\"wp-image-3159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PTO-accural.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PTO-accural-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PTO-accural-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PTO-accural-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/PTO-accural-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The 2 most popular leave policies when it comes to time off are PTO accrual and lump sum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">PTO accrual allows employees to earn vacation, sick, and personal days rather than receiving a fixed amount at the start of each calendar year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">When designing a PTO leave, an employer will have to consider accrual rates, period, and cap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">If PTO isn\u2019t used in its entirety during a calendar year, employers can choose to either \u2018rollover\u2019 the remaining paid days or pay them out through their employees\u2019 hourly wages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-pto-accrual\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What is PTO accrual?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>PTO accrual represents an accumulation of personal time off over a period of time.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Paid time off is generally presented through employer-set policies that allow employees to <strong>earn paid time off <\/strong>by working<strong> <\/strong>a certain amount of time. However, what PTO is and how it works isn\u2019t clearly defined by US law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In most cases, PTO policies combine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/wb\/featured-paid-leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 types of leave<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-teams\/pto-vs-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vacation<\/a> days,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Sick days, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Personal days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">We contacted Levon L. Galstyan, Certified Public Accountant at Oak View Law Group, for help with defining PTO accrual, and he stressed that it varies from firm to firm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg\" alt=\"Levon Galstyan - Certified Public Accountant at Oak View Law Group\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg 449w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><em>\u201cPTO accrual is a method used by employers to track and manage the amount of paid time off that an employee has earned and taken over a specified period. PTO accrual policies vary between companies, but the basic principle is that employees earn a certain amount of PTO for each hour, day, or pay period worked.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Although US law doesn\u2019t require employers to have PTO policies in place, some states have their own personal time off regulations. None of the state laws mandates that employers enforce PTO accrual, as the type of time off policy is completely up to them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Additionally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/fmla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)<\/a> clearly states that no employer is obligated to offer paid time off for qualifying reasons, such as family emergencies, recovering from an illness, or caring for an ill loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, it\u2019s important to note that <strong>employers are free to offer paid FMLA and institute paid FMLA policies<\/strong> if they choose to do so. In such cases, the employer regulates the conditions and accrual method as they see fit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Free time tracker<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Time tracking software used by millions. Clockify by CAKE.com is a time tracker and timesheet app that lets you track work hours across projects.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/apps\" target=\"_blank\">Download<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/clockify\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/clockify\/banners\/landing-1.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pto-accrual-vs-lump-sum-pto\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">PTO accrual vs. lump sum PTO&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In general, employers often choose between one of the 2 popular leave policies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">PTO accrual, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Lump sum (allotment) PTO.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Lump sum PTO is a paid time off policy in which workers receive a set amount of paid time off during a year. This policy can either expire or roll over to the next year. Moreover, some companies pay workers for unused allotted time off during the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">CPA <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/armine-alajian-cpa-1a7a553a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Armine Alajian<\/a> explains that the difference between these two terms is in the way they are calculated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Armine-Alajian-Founder-and-CPA-at-The-Alajian-Group-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Armine Alajian - Founder and CPA at The Alajian Group\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Armine-Alajian-Founder-and-CPA-at-The-Alajian-Group-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Armine-Alajian-Founder-and-CPA-at-The-Alajian-Group-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Armine-Alajian-Founder-and-CPA-at-The-Alajian-Group-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Armine-Alajian-Founder-and-CPA-at-The-Alajian-Group-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Armine-Alajian-Founder-and-CPA-at-The-Alajian-Group-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Armine-Alajian-Founder-and-CPA-at-The-Alajian-Group.jpg 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><em><em>\u201cThe main difference between PTO accrual and lump sum PTO is how your employer calculates the amount of paid time off you receive. With PTO accrual, your PTO is based on the number of hours you work, while with lump sum PTO, everyone gets the same fixed amount of PTO, regardless of how many hours they work.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Levon L. Galstyan\u2019s insights helped us create the following table with the main differences between accrual and allotment PTO policies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Differences<\/th><th>PTO accrual&nbsp;<\/th><th>Lump sum PTO allotment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Payment timing<\/td><td>Employees earn PTO over time.<\/td><td>Employees receive all of their PTO at once.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cash value<\/td><td>A cash value equal to the employee\u2019s hourly rate or salary multiplied by the number of hours accrued.<\/td><td>A cash value equal to the employee\u2019s hourly rate or salary multiplied by the number of hours of unused PTO.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Employer liability<\/td><td>Employers must track employees\u2019 accrued PTO and ensure that they are providing employees with the time off they are entitled to, which can create logistical challenges.<\/td><td>Employers must have the financial resources to cover employees\u2019 PTO usage in a lump sum when an employee requests it, which can create financial challenges.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: The data in this table isn\u2019t official. The FLSA doesn\u2019t contain any obligations to employees regarding PTO and the type of PTO policy they create for their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"benefits-of-pto-accrual\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Benefits of PTO accrual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Employers prefer PTO accrual leave policies for various reasons. These policies benefit both parties in several ways, some of which we\u2019ll discuss below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"benefit-1-pto-accrual-encourages-employee-retention\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Benefit #1: PTO accrual encourages employee retention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">PTO accrual allows you to organize a paid leave policy at your company however you want. If you want to encourage employee retention, you should create a policy that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Is based on the years of service, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Allows for a transfer of unused time off throughout the years.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You should consider adding higher PTO accrued rates for long-time team members. That way, your workers will be more motivated to stay within the company and collect more days off as time passes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/business-management\/workers-compensation-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Most Comprehensive Workers\u2019 Compensation Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"benefit-2-pto-accrual-prevents-new-employees-from-taking-too-much-time-off\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Benefit #2: PTO accrual prevents new employees from taking too much time off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With the way how PTO accrual works, your employees won\u2019t be able to receive their PTO all at once. Therefore, they won&#8217;t have too many days off at their disposal when they first start working for your company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This policy prevents new employees from taking too much time off in the beginning, as their PTO will accumulate as they continue working.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track PTO accrual with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"benefit-3-pto-accrual-provides-a-reward-for-loyal-workers\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Benefit #3: PTO accrual provides a reward for loyal workers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Your employees accrue PTO over time. Therefore, the logical assumption is that your most loyal workers should have the most paid time off days during a calendar year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you choose to have a policy that allows for a higher accrual rate after certain milestones for years of service, employees who\u2019ve been working at your company the longest reap the most benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/unlimited-pto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Do Unlimited PTO Right \u2013 Pros &amp; Cons<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-set-your-pto-accrual-policy\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How to set your PTO accrual policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Before you sit down with accounting and other departments involved in designing your PTO accrual policy, here are a couple of things you should be aware of before you start. Check them out below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-1-check-your-state-and-local-laws\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Step #1: Check your state and local laws<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Unfortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/general\/topic\/benefits-leave\/personal_leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US federal law on personal leave<\/a> doesn\u2019t require employers to pay out any time not worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In most cases, employers have the freedom to create a PTO policy that works for them and their employees. Still, some local laws provide minimum eligibility requirements or give employers the option to limit the time off workers can accrue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">So, your first step in creating an accrual policy for your company is to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/business-management\/pto-payout-laws-by-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check your state and local laws<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-consider-the-potential-accrual-cap\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Step #2: Consider the potential accrual cap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Many employers use accrual PTO policies to reward loyal workers. Therefore, they usually set higher accrual rates for employees who have been working at their company for an extended period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This kind of reward is great for employee retention. However, you should take your resources into account. If your policy is too generous, you may end up losing a lot of money on paying for the leaves. So, it\u2019s wise to<strong> set a maximum number of days off<\/strong> an employee can accumulate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In most European countries, the standard for paid vacation days is around 20 days. However, in the US, employees usually have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/charts\/employee-benefits\/paid-leave-sick-vacation-days-by-service-requirement.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 to 15 vacation days<\/a> available. The actual number depends on the years of service and whether the employee works in the private or public sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/pto-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Average PTO in the US and Other PTO Statistics for 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-3-choose-the-accrual-period-and-the-accrual-rate\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Step #3: Choose the accrual period and the accrual rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Your accrual policy should include the <strong>accrual period <\/strong>and the<strong> accrual rate<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>accrual period <\/strong>is how often your employees can accumulate their days off. The most common accrual periods are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Hourly,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Weekly,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Biweekly,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Monthly,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Yearly, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Per pay period.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Expert Levon L. Galstyan defines <strong>accrual rate<\/strong> as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg\" alt=\"Levon Galstyan - Certified Public Accountant at Oak View Law Group\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg 449w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\u201c<em>The rate at which an employee earns or accrues paid time off over time. The accrual rate is typically based on a certain number of hours worked, and can vary depending on the employer&#8217;s policy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">He also provided us with an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg\" alt=\"Levon Galstyan - Certified Public Accountant at Oak View Law Group\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg 449w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><em>\u201cAn employer may have an accrual rate of 0.057 hours of vacation time earned per hour worked. This means that for every hour an employee works, they would earn 0.057 hours of vacation time. If the employee works 40 hours per week, they would earn 2.28 hours of vacation time per week (0.057 x 40), or 119 hours of vacation time over the course of a year (0.057 x 2,080, assuming a 52-week year).\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Our expert, Levon L. Galstyan, claims that It\u2019s up to you, as an employer, to decide the accrual rates based on employees\u2019 commitment and service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg\" alt=\"Levon Galstyan - Certified Public Accountant at Oak View Law Group\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg 449w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><em>\u201cAccrual rates can vary based on the employee&#8217;s length of service or job title. For example, an employer may offer a higher accrual rate to employees who have been with the company for a certain number of years, or to employees in higher-level positions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/pto-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTO policy templates<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-4-regulate-the-pto-rollover-or-payout-policies\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Step #4: Regulate the PTO rollover or payout policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You should consider 2 important aspects in your accrual policy:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>PTO rollover,<\/strong> and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>PTO payout<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pto-rollover\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">PTO rollover<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Founder of an accounting firm, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/wendy-ha\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wendy Ha<\/a>, defined the PTO rollover as <em>\u201cthe<\/em> <em>unused time that the employee can take in the next period.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Moreover, accountant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/authwall?trk=bf&amp;trkInfo=AQH64sN_Am6ruQAAAZY5Gbvw_znx5xPHMjU9FG74dixR59Qz1mY3sSQ7h5zTgBxJrgofJ26XEZ95Knr21JFxnF58Rmgtj9G2gw7xV9vI0WeQ2dtczVTup5SgDn6iRdn578R8PjU=&amp;original_referer=&amp;sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ffrancis-fabrizi%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Francis Fabrizi<\/a> explained the ins and outs of rollover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Francis-Fabrizi-Accountant-at-Keirstone-Limited.jpeg\" alt=\"Francis Fabrizi - Accountant at Keirstone Limited\" class=\"wp-image-570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Francis-Fabrizi-Accountant-at-Keirstone-Limited.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Francis-Fabrizi-Accountant-at-Keirstone-Limited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Francis-Fabrizi-Accountant-at-Keirstone-Limited-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><em>\u201cPTO rollover can be subject to certain limitations such as a maximum number of hours that can be carried over, or a \u2018use it or lose it\u2019 policy where any unused PTO is forfeited at the end of the year. PTO rollover policies can vary widely between employers, so it&#8217;s essential to understand the specific policy in place at the company.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">While rollover is an amazing benefit to offer employees, Levon L. Galstyan warns about its potential liabilities:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg\" alt=\"Levon Galstyan - Certified Public Accountant at Oak View Law Group\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg 449w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><em>\u201cIf too much PTO is carried over from year to year, it can create a large liability on the company&#8217;s balance sheet, as the company will eventually need to pay out the accrued PTO. Employers need to balance the benefits of a PTO rollover policy with the potential liabilities and ensure that their policies are sustainable over the long term.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"pto-payout\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">PTO payout<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Wendy Ha explains PTO payout:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"353\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wendy-Ha-Founder-of-the-accounting-firm-AgileCPA-Professional-Corporation.jpeg\" alt=\"Wendy Ha - Founder of the accounting firm AgileCPA Professional Corporation\" class=\"wp-image-572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wendy-Ha-Founder-of-the-accounting-firm-AgileCPA-Professional-Corporation.jpeg 353w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wendy-Ha-Founder-of-the-accounting-firm-AgileCPA-Professional-Corporation-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wendy-Ha-Founder-of-the-accounting-firm-AgileCPA-Professional-Corporation-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><em>\u201cPTO payout is the unused time that the company is required to pay out. Most companies choose to \u2018rollover\u2019 the unused paid time off to the next period and only pay out upon termination\/resignation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Depending on their state or local laws, employers may be required to pay out unused PTO when an employee leaves the company, so keep that in mind as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">An essential benefit to PTO payout is that it provides an additional source of income when leaving a job. But it also comes with downsides, as Levon L. Galstyan highlights:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pro-blockquote is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg\" alt=\"Levon Galstyan - Certified Public Accountant at Oak View Law Group\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group.jpeg 449w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Levon-Galstyan-Certified-Public-Accountant-at-Oak-View-Law-Group-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><em>\u201cPTO payout policies can create potential liabilities for employers, as they will need to pay out any accrued PTO when an employee leaves the company. Employers need to ensure that their policies are sustainable over the long term and that they have a clear and consistent policy for PTO payout to avoid confusion or legal issues.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-calculate-pto-accrual\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How to calculate PTO accrual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Even if calculations aren\u2019t your strong suit, managing time off and understanding how PTO is accrued represents a major part of the equation. If you\u2019ve got that covered, calculating PTO time accrued will be easy with the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-1-take-the-pto-accrual-rate-and-period-you-decided-on\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Step #1: Take the PTO accrual rate and period you decided on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As we mentioned, the accrual rate is an essential component of your policy. Let\u2019s say that your employee accrual rate is<strong> <\/strong><strong><em>0.5 days of PTO for every month <\/em><\/strong>of service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Many employers prefer keeping records of employees\u2019 PTO in the number of hours. To do that, you\u2019ll need to <strong>convert PTO days per month to the number of PTO hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In our example, we\u2019ll assume that an employee works 8 hours a day. <strong>You need to multiply the total number of hours an employee works in a day by the accrual rate per day<\/strong>. So, the calculation is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><em>The total number of working hours per day x accrual rate per day = accrual rate per hour<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Since this employee earns 0.5 days of PTO every month, that\u2019s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">8 x 0.5 = 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Thus, your workers\u2019 <strong>PTO rate per month is 4 hours<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/how-to-track-team-vacations-and-time-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to track your team\u2019s time off<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-choose-a-timespan-and-calculate-earned-pto\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Step #2: Choose a timespan and calculate earned PTO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Your next step is to choose a time span for calculating the accrued time off. Suppose the interval for which you want to calculate PTO is <strong>1 year or 12 months<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The calculation for earned PTO is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\"><strong><em>Accrual rate x timespan = time earned<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In our example, the rate is 0.5 days per month, and our timespan is 12 months. So, the calculation will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">0.5 x 12 = <strong>6 days off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s see how the calculation will look like if we take the number of PTO hours instead. In this case, the accrual rate is 4 hours per month. So:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">4 x 12 = <strong>48 hours off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-3-add-the-pto-earned-to-the-employees-balance\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Step #3: Add the PTO earned to the employee\u2019s balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In case your company has a rollover policy in place, any unused PTO presents an employee\u2019s initial balance. To complete the process, you should add the newly earned PTO to the worker\u2019s previous balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you set the maximum amount of PTO time your employees can earn (accrual cap), you should keep this number in mind when calculating PTO. Once a worker reaches the cap, they can\u2019t accrue any more time off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Some employers allow unlimited accrual, but they cap the amount of time off you can use in a year. In such cases, an agreement is made to decide whether the additional accrued time will be rolled over or if a payout will ensue as accrued hours on their paycheck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s say that an employee had a PTO balance of <strong>3 days of unused time off<\/strong> before and has earned <strong>6 days<\/strong> of PTO in the past 12 months; their new balance would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">3 days + 6 days = <strong>9 days of PTO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The calculation is similar for PTO in hours. Your employee has <strong>24 hours of unused time off <\/strong>and has earned <strong>48 hours <\/strong>in the past year. Their new balance is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">24 + 48 = <strong>72 hours of PTO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If the final PTO amount is a decimal number, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/time-rounding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">round your employee\u2019s hours<\/a> to the nearest whole number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/managing-pto-requests-summer-season\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here\u2019s How to Deal With a Surge of PTO Requests Easily<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pto-accrual-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">PTO accrual FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Do you still have some questions about PTO accrual? We\u2019ve got you!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Here\u2019s what most employers wonder about when it comes to PTO accrual policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-what-is-the-average-pto-accrual-rate\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">1. What is the average PTO accrual rate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">On average, employees in the private sector have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/advice\/average-pto-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 PTO days<\/a> after one year of service. From this stat, we can calculate the standard PTO accrual rate for new workers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">10 (PTO days) \/ 12 (months in a year) = 0.8 days off per month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In addition, the average PTO for those who\u2019ve been working in the private sector for more than 5 years is 15 days. So, the average accrual rate for long-term employees is 1.25 days per month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You can use these stats to come up with a fair accrual rate for your business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-how-many-days-is-40-hours-of-pto\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">2. How many days is 40 hours of PTO?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If an employee works 8 hours a day, 40 hours of PTO is equal to 5 working days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You\u2019ll calculate the number of days off an employee can take by dividing the number of hours of PTO they have by the number of hours they work in a week. In this case, the calculation is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">40 (PTO hours) \/ 8 (working hours a day) = 5 (days off)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-how-do-you-calculate-pto-by-hours-worked\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">3. How do you calculate PTO by hours worked?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You can calculate the amount of PTO a worker accumulates over time by multiplying the number of hours <strong>worked by the accrual rate per hour<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Let\u2019s assume your employees can accrue one hour of PTO for every 40 hours they work. You want to calculate the amount of PTO for an employee who worked 80 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">First, determine the accrual rate for your company. The accrual rate is the number of PTO hours an employee can receive divided by the number of hours of work they have to input. So, it should look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">1 (hour of PTO) \/ 40 (hours) = 0.025 (accrual rate)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Then, you should multiply the accrual rate by the number of hours worked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">0.025 x 80 = 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Your worker has earned 2 hours of PTO during 80 hours of work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-how-do-you-calculate-pto-by-days-worked\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">4. How do you calculate PTO by days worked?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In case your workers accrue their PTO by days worked, you\u2019ll have to <strong>multiply the accrual rate by the period they worked<\/strong> to get their final PTO amount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If the accrual rate is 0.8 days per month, the calculation for an employee who worked 6 months will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#e1f5fe\">0.8 x 6 = 4.8 days off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You can round this amount to the nearest whole number: 5 \u2014 giving your employee 5 days off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-is-pto-accrual-negotiable\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">5. Is PTO accrual negotiable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Most companies have non-negotiable clauses regarding PTO accrual. Keeping track of everyone\u2019s accrual rates and PTO is rather troublesome, even for smaller businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, paid time off caps can be negotiable, depending on the employer\u2019s decision, especially if they use the lump sum leave policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark clockify-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Free time tracker<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Time tracking software used by millions. 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Thus, you should consider using software to track workers\u2019 PTO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> is a reliable time tracker that offers many extra features aside from simple time tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">After you clock in and start working, Clockify will help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Track billable hours,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/features\/invoicing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create invoices<\/a> using advanced reports from expenses,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Calculate earnings and set hourly rates, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Track project progress and budget status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Time-off.jpg\" alt=\"Time off\" class=\"wp-image-3136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Time-off.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Time-off-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Time-off-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Time-off-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Time-off-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify Time Off feature\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With a <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/leave-pto-vacation-tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTO and vacation tracker<\/a>, you can set a time off policy for your company and track employees\u2019 accruals and leaves. In addition, your workers can request personal time off and log attendance via Clockify. That way, you ensure everyone rests properly when they aren\u2019t working and comes back to work relaxed and productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion-disclaimer\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Conclusion\/Disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">By offering accrual PTO, employers can attract quality workers, improve employee retention, and prevent new employees from taking too many days off at the beginning of their job arrangement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, a successful PTO accrual policy requires careful planning and clear communication with employees. 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