PTO or Sick/Vacation? With Mandatory Paid Leave Gaining Ground, Which is Better for Your Organization?

For years, the trend was paid time off (PTO): one bank of time that combines vacation and sick leave. Now mandatory paid sick leave laws are leading many organizations to consider moving back to separate sick and vacation plans.

This 75-minute webinar on PTO vs sick and vacation leave covers both transitions. Switching to PTO has its complications, but good planning and communication make it work. Going the other way may make sense because many states require payout of unused PTO at termination but not unused sick leave.

You'll review state and municipal paid sick leave laws, pending legislation, requirements for federal and municipal contractors, a comparison of the two approaches, and a cost-benefit analysis for each.

• Explain how mandatory sick leave trends affect your organization
• Build a plan to comply with mandatory sick leave laws
• Run a cost analysis to choose the right type of plan
• Keep time-off benefits consistent across different locations
• Develop and communicate changes to time-off policies
• Address the risk of leave abuse under mandatory sick leave

• Mandatory paid sick leave laws now in place
• A review of pending legislation
• Paid sick leave requirements for federal and municipal contractors
• Comparing PTO policies with sick/vacation plans
• Conducting a cost-benefit analysis of both plans
• Planning for changes
• Communicating the changes
• Action items for participants

Paid sick leave legislation means time-off policies have to change. Multi-state employers face different rules in each state and municipality on accrual and permitted uses, and leave abuse is a real concern under mandatory sick leave. Compliance is manageable once you know the rules.

This session suits HR professionals, payroll administrators, benefits professionals and business managers.

• Human Resources professionals
• Payroll administrators           
• Benefits professionals
• Business managers

Bob McKenzie brings over 40 years of extensive human resources management experience to the table. With a rich background spanning various industries in both the private sector, public sector, and nonprofit organizations, Bob has honed his expertise in all facets of HR practices.

His insights and expertise have been recognized in numerous Human Resources trade publications, including HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA, the Institute of Management and Administration, and the Business Journals. As a sought-after speaker, Bob has graced several conferences and led engaging audio and web-based seminars.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree with double majors in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior from Rider University. Currently residing in Brunswick, GA, Bob continues to be a driving force in the HR industry, offering valuable insights and solutions to organizations worldwide.