● Title: Vacation Policy
● Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for employees to request and take vacation time, and to ensure that the company’s staffing needs are met while providing employees with the opportunity to rest and recharge.
● Scope: This policy applies to all full-time and part-time employees of the company.
● Eligibility: All full-time employees who have completed their probationary period are eligible to take vacation time. Part-time employees may also be eligible for vacation time at the discretion of their manager.
● Accrual: Vacation time accrues at the rate of [X] days per year, starting on the employee’s hire date. Unused vacation time may be carried over to the following year, up to a maximum of [X] days. Any vacation time not used by the end of the year will be forfeited.
● Request and approval: Employees must request vacation time at least [X] weeks in advance, using the company’s vacation request form. Vacation requests are subject to approval by the employee’s manager, and may be denied if they would cause staffing shortages or negatively impact the business.
● Carryover and forfeiture: Employees may carry over a maximum of [X] days of unused vacation time to the following year. Any unused vacation time beyond this amount will be forfeited.
● Payment for unused vacation: Upon leaving the company, employees will be paid out for any unused vacation time at their regular rate of pay.
● Holidays: The company recognizes [X] holidays per year, which will be treated as paid time off.
● Personal days: Employees are entitled to [X] personal days per year, which can be taken for any reason. Personal days must be requested and approved in the same manner as vacation time.
● Vacation pay: Employees will receive their regular rate of pay while on vacation.
● Scheduling: Employees must coordinate with their manager to schedule vacation time in a way that meets the needs of the business. Vacation time may be restricted during certain periods, such as peak business seasons or major projects.
● Return from vacation: Upon returning from vacation, employees are expected to update their manager on any projects or tasks that need to be addressed.
– HR Covered Inc.