PTO Uses Clause Samples

PTO Uses. 1. PTO may be used for scheduled or unscheduled absences. Scheduled absences require approval from a supervisor prior to utilization of PTO. Unscheduled absences require that the employee adhere to appropriate notification requirements. a) Scheduled absences (for example: preventative care medical/dental appointments, family functions, recreational activities/vacations) require prior written approval. Scheduled absence requests should be submitted for approval two (2) weeks prior to absence, or as soon as reasonably possible. Approvals for scheduled absences are at the supervisor’s discretion based on the business needs of the department but will not be unreasonably withheld. In cases of duplicate requests for a scheduled absence outside an annual bidding process, approval will be on a first come, first considered basis. For those departments that follow an annual bidding process, department seniority shall prevail.