Today I was thinking about all the businesses that will be dealing with employees developing “Spring Fever” and taking unscheduled time off work. This wreaks havoc on production, schedules, deadlines and productivity because, as we know, someone has to pick up the slack. I talked to 3 business owners this week who thought they had to let employees take time off without pay!
As always, when addressing this issue, we ask the question “What does your handbook say?" If your employee handbook does not address this issue, it should. Still, there is no reason an employer should feel they need to grant time off work when an employee has used all their vacation, sick or - our preferred - PTO except in extenuating circumstances. Allowing time off without pay prevents you from running your business according to plan and expectations when your employees will be present.
If you don’t already have a policy stating the above, create one. If you need assistance writing this policy or need a complete review of your handbook or one started from scratch, contact us anytime.
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