Requesting PTO Time Sample Clauses
Requesting PTO Time. 11.3.1 Employees can use PTO as it is earned.
11.3.2 PTO time can be taken in no less than ¼ hour increments.
11.3.3 There are limited situations in which PTO may not be approved, including:
11.3.3.1 Zero-balance account: when PTO and CAT accounts are depleted (CAT account is considered depleted for this purpose if the CAT account is not accessible because of short absence). This type of unauthorized absence may result in progressive discipline (counseling, oral reprimand, written reprimand, suspension, termination). Each occurrence (one occurrence can be a number of days when occurrence is an extended absence) of this type of unauthorized absence will advance to the next level of discipline unless stale discipline, utilization of other benefits/programs as identified in section 1 (Other Benefits / Programs) or other mitigating circumstances.
11.3.3.2 Job abandonment: when an employee fails to follow departmental procedures in notifying his/her supervisor of an absence (for example: leaving work during assigned shift without notice, failure to report to work without notice, failure to follow-up/update supervisor of ongoing absence). These types of unapproved absences are considered an abandonment of one’s job and justify severe discipline (suspension/termination).
11.3.3.3 Unapproved absences will be without pay.
Requesting PTO Time. Employees can use PTO as it is earned.
9.3.1 PTO time can be taken in no less than ¼ hour increments.
9.3.1.1 Annual leave shall normally be granted at the time requested by the employee. If the nature of the work makes it necessary to limit the number of employees on PTO at the same time, the employee with the most seniority shall be given his/her choice of PTO leave period. In the event of any conflict over PTO leave periods, however, a senior employee shall not be allowed to take more than twenty (20) days’ PTO leave during such period
9.3.1.2 Bidding for PTO Leave: PTO leave shall be posted for bid within an applicable department or sub-department no later than March 31. A PTO annual leave schedule shall then be posted. All requests thereafter shall be on a first come - first served basis. If an employee chooses to break up his/her vacation, he/she shall have his/her choice based on seniority for his/her first bid only.
9.3.1.3 An employee whose scheduled PTO is canceled by the County due to unusual workload requirements will be given priority in rescheduling their PTO time.