CONCLUSION Fisher Phillips will continue to monitor developments in this area and provide updates as warranted, so scan the QR code to subscribe to Fisher Phillips’ Insight System and get the most up-to-date information. For further information, contact your Fisher Phillips attorney. https://www.fisherphillips.com/ en/Subscribe.html • Be sure to create a clear and objective process for approving or denying vacation requests, whether based on performance issues, busy seasons or seniority during popular vacation times. • Document your legitimate business reasons for denying requests. Make sure decisions are made consistently and fairly to reduce the risk of discrimination claims. Consult with legal counsel, if needed, to ensure the denial doesn’t interfere with protected leave. • Train managers on PTO policies and basic leave-law compliance and let them know who to contact on your HR or legal team when issues arise. 7. LEAD BY EXAMPLE We’ll end with one of the most important aspects of a thriving workplace culture: Remember that your senior leadership team sets the tone for the entire organization. To embrace loud vacationing, your leaders must prioritize and value their own time away from work — and they should let your employees know about it. To set the tone, think about taking these actions: • Encourage senior leaders and all managers to mention in their internal out-of-office message that they are on vacation and disconnecting while away. Be sure they designate a point person for critical issues in their absence. • Talk about PTO in team meetings. Give space for employees to share their vacation plans or post-vacation stories — but also be sure to respect their privacy. • Create a space on your internal portal or team site where employees can voluntarily share their vacation photos. (You can designate someone in HR to upload submissions and ensure professionalism.) Sources 1 https://www.empower.com/the-currency/work/ pursuit-of-pto-research 2 https://www.pewresearch.org/shortreads/2023/08/10/more-than-4-in-10-u-s-workersdont-take-all-their-paid-time-off/ 3 https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/why-employeesdread-returning-to-work-after-pto/ WVADA NEWS 27 Learn more at BankWithUnited.com Member FDIC / Subject to credit and underwriting approval. United Bank specializes in tailoring a combination of financial products and auto-dealer services to best meet the specific needs and goals of your automotive dealership. Floor Plan Line of Credit Term Financing Indirect Financing Cash Management Services GET MORE BANK FOR YOUR DEALERSHIP
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