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Time Off & Leave

A time off policy that meets state sick leave laws, a simple request process, and the leave rules managers need to know before they say no.

In the 9-page guide

  • PTO vs. separate vacation and sick leave
  • What to do when someone asks for leave
  • Federal leave laws by headcount
  • State leave rules for CA, NY, IL, TX, and FL
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2 editable templates

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Time Off Policy
A policy outline for PTO or separate vacation and sick leave: accrual, caps, requests, holidays, sick leave by state, and payout, with prompts for each section.
Leave Request and Tracker
An Excel workbook with a request log, balance tracker by employee, and a protected-leave checklist for managers.
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Includes the guide PDF and editable Word and Excel templates.
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About this kit

What the Time Off & Leave kit covers

A time off policy that meets state sick leave laws, a simple request process, and the leave rules managers need to know before they say no. Written for founders and HR leads writing policy at small and growing companies, in plain language, with federal rules and state notes for California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Florida.

The 9-page guide covers PTO vs. separate vacation and sick leave; what to do when someone asks for leave; federal leave laws by headcount; state leave rules for CA, NY, IL, TX, and FL. It comes with 2 editable Word and Excel templates: Time Off Policy, Leave Request and Tracker. It is also part of the Pay & Policy Kit.

Price: $49, one-time purchase, instant download. General guidance, not legal advice: review finished documents with your legal counsel.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is a use-it-or-lose-it PTO policy legal?

Not in California, where earned vacation is treated as wages. Many other states allow it if the written policy is clear. Check each state where you have employees.

When does FMLA apply?

To employers with 50 or more employees, for eligible employees who work at a site with 50 or more employees within 75 miles.

Is this legal advice?

No. ModuleHire HR guides and templates are general guidance. Review anything that affects an employee with your legal counsel before you use it.

How do I get the files?

Right after checkout you get a download page and an email link. Everything you buy also lives in your library at hr.modulehire.com/library.html, so you can download it again any time.

Which states do the guides cover?

Guides on topics where state law matters, such as pay, leave, hiring, and terminations, include state notes for California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Florida alongside federal rules.