Common use of Requesting PTO Time Clause in Contracts

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.