PTO: Is It “Paid Time Off” or “Problem Time Options”? – Working through the Pros and Cons
Duration: 90 minutes
Speaker: Deirdre Kamber Todd
Webinar Description
All too often employers make the decision to offer PTO in lieu of tracking employees’ absences without really examining the pros and cons of time off policies. While there are examples of workplaces ripe for PTO, most employers are doing themselves a disservice by using PTO instead of allocated leave benefits. This program will take an in-depth look at the issues created by PTO and allocated leave to enable employers to make a knowledgeable policy decision. Using PTO for some employers can create massive problems, including unintended required pay, excessive absenteeism, FMLA violations, employer-responsible pay during paid military leave, ADA dangers, and rule violation issues. If you are facing issues with PTO or the question of whether to use PTO, this is the webinar for you.
Agenda
We will explore:
- What is Paid Time Off (“PTO”)?
- What is Allocated Leave?
- The pros and cons of PTO versus Allocated Leave
- Legal Compliance dangers, including:
- FMLA
- FLSA
- ADA and
- USERRA
- Rule and rule violation issues, including absenteeism, unemployment compensation, and other leave abuses
- PTO Policy Wording – the good, bad and ugly
- Best Practices, e.g., who should use PTO and who should not
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing HRCI Credit Information
This program has been pre-approved for 1.5 hours of General recertification credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. Use of the seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
Continuing SHRM Credit
Park Avenue Presentations is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
Logistics
- 90 minutes (Travel Free) delivered over the Internet.
- Unlimited listeners per connection - bring the entire department.
- Q&A session with the expert.
This event will be presented live with a PowerPoint presentation to be viewed on your computer. You may listen to the audio of the webinar by telephone or through your computer. The PowerPoint slides will be provided shortly before the event. Once you register, you will receive an email which is your receipt and which includes your instructions for dialing in and logging on. You will also receive an email reminder 24 hours before the webinar.
What is a webinar?
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What kind of equipment do I need?
You will need a computer with an Internet connection (high speed service such as DSL or cable works best) and a telephone. You may listen to the webinar through your computer speakers, in which case you will not need to use a telephone connection. Internet access is not required for phone-only participants, but you will not be able to see the speaker’s slides.
How can I share the webinar with my colleagues who may not be able to attend the event?
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Can I get a copy of the PowerPoint slides used in the webinar?
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How do I ask a question during the webinar? Will my question be answered during the presentation?
A question and answer session will be scheduled at the end of each webinar. You can then ask a question by typing it into the question box that will be provided to you duringthe webinar. You may also ask a question through the telephone connection. As many questions as possible will be answered during the Question and Answer period.