Too Much of a Good Thing? The Perks and Pitfalls of Unlimited PTO
As the paid sick leave law wave continues to ripple across the country, companies are looking at ways to meet or exceed the now more than 30 different paid sick leave laws. The idea of unlimited PTO is still splashing through HR professionals' minds as an alternative way to beat the explosion of paid sick leave laws and as a way to attract and retain talent. Need to go to Hawaii for five weeks? Need a "mental health" day or two (or five)? No questions asked. What about employees who need an extended medical leave of absence? Attend this session to learn what you should know and consider before transforming your total rewards strategy to include an unlimited paid time off program. Is it a true total rewards element that attracts and retains top talent? Are they paid for the full leave duration? "Unlimited" may not really mean without limits.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to rethink paid time off.
- Understand the catches of having an unlimited paid time off program.
- Explore the pros and cons--does it really work for everyone?
Marina A. Galatro
Marina Galatro brings 25 years of experience as a trusted HR advisor providing strategic consultative services. Her experience combines effective recommendations and support to companies on a variety of topics including federal and state compliance, HR and payroll outsourcing, leave of absence, compensation, paid time off, performance management, policy and procedure development, and training and development.
Marina is passionate about compliance, leave management and assisting companies to develop HR strategies that drive transformation and elevate the workforce experience. She has met with state assembly members to discuss pending workplace legislation and how it may impact the HR profession.