Time clocks / PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
Easy Paid Time Off Tracking For Your Whole Team.
Seamlessly track employee paid time off with integrated tools to simplify requests and approval workflows.
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Effortless tracking so your team can focus on their best work.
Automate paid leave management with an intuitive app employees love and managers trust.
- Your team spends less time on administration and more time on high-impact work with our all-in-one app
- Employees can easily plan ahead and avoid last-minute shift swaps and unscheduled absences with simplified scheduling
- Gain insights into time off patterns to create supportive, competitive paid leave policies that attract and retain top talent
Craft competitive paid leave policies with confidence.
Build paid time off policies to attract talent, align to regulations, and support your business with guidance from HR experts.
- Choose from ready-to-use paid leave policy templates then customize details to fit your unique business needs
- Leverage HR experts to review your PTO policies for compliance with evolving labor laws
- Receive notifications when employment regulations change so you can make adjustments
Strategic paid time off insights.
Make informed decisions on paid time off policies while saving managers time and reducing compliance risks.
- Access analytics on accrual balances, leave requests, and projected paid time off costs to guide decisions
- Control costs by choosing whether unused paid leave carries over year-to-year based on your budget
- Align paid time off access with employee tenure by establishing accrual waiting periods, earning employee buy-in as commitment builds over time
Easy PTO calculations for peace of mind.
Accurately calculate complex paid leave details so your managers can focus on their teams, not spreadsheets.
- Use Homebase to figure out blended PTO wage rates so you can pay your hourly teams accurately
- Automatically calculate paid sick time accruals without confusion or compliance worries
- Limit time off requests only to accrued PTO to avoid negative balances
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About Paid Time Off (PTO)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PTO?
Paid Time Off (PTO) refers to compensation-eligible days off that companies provide as an employment benefit. Employees can use these paid days to take time away from work to recharge, run personal errands, care for loved ones – the choice is theirs.
As an employer, offering competitive PTO demonstrates investment in your team’s health, happiness and work-life balance. That’s why many organizations structure accrual rates to reward employee loyalty and tenure. For example, an established employee may earn 25 PTO days per year, while a newer team member accrues 15 days.
In short, PTO gives your employees flexibility and income security when they need approved time for themselves. Implementing thoughtful, transparent paid leave policies can go a long way in attracting and retaining talent.
What are the benefits of PTO?
Structured PTO programs offer mutual benefits for both employers and employees. For team members, paid time off serves as a valued job perk that supports work-life balance and overall wellbeing. Companies can utilize accrual-based policies to incentivize retention and reward loyalty over time.
As an employer, embracing thoughtful paid leave demonstrates investment in your people. By giving employees flexibility to recharge and manage personal needs, you can strengthen company culture and loyalty. Streamlined time off requests also lead to greater schedule transparency for managers compared to unplanned absences.
In short, PTO enables employees to take ownership of their schedule without sacrificing income security. When managed strategically, paid time off keeps teams happier, healthier and more productive over the long run. It’s an investment in your organization’s greatest asset – your people.
Is PTO the same as vacation?
No, while the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, paid time off (PTO) and vacation days have distinct definitions.
PTO refers to a wider, more flexible bucket of compensation-eligible days employees can use over the course of a year at their discretion. An employee might take PTO to attend a wedding, go to a doctor’s appointment, run personal errands, recover from illness, or even take a vacation. The choice belongs to each team member.
Separate vacation time, on the other hand, is specifically designated for extended trips, relaxation or other traditional vacation activities only. While vacation hours fall under the PTO umbrella, not all PTO needs to be vacation related.
The “personal” in personal time off conveys its flexible nature – employees get to determine how and when they tap into this benefit within policy guardrails. This autonomy and work-life support can go a long way for your team!
What are the PTO laws for my state?
PTO laws vary from state to state and are different from the unpaid leaves required under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The Homebase state labor law guide breaks down everything you need to know about the PTO requirements in your area.
