{"id":17178,"date":"2023-01-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=17178"},"modified":"2023-01-31T08:05:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T13:05:53","slug":"answers-to-your-questions-about-vacation-personal-paid-time-off-pto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=17178","title":{"rendered":"Answers to Your Questions About Vacation\/Personal Paid Time Off (PTO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you have a plan for using your vacation\/personal paid time off (PTO) this year? According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/carolinecastrillon\/2021\/05\/23\/why-taking-vacation-time-could-save-your-life\/?sh=26c2d31e24de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this<\/a> Forbes article, \u201cAmerican workers are notorious for being workaholics. Since March of 2020, an overwhelming majority of U.S. employees have shortened, postponed, or canceled their vacation time.\u201d While most of us are aware that time away from work is crucial to maintain mental health and support our relationships, we sometimes have a hard time truly disconnecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may seem harmless to check in a couple of times while you\u2019re away, to really benefit from a vacation you need to disconnect entirely. <a href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=15713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Review these tips for setting boundaries<\/a> so you can get adequate rest and reset. Having a plan for setting boundaries with your team before, during, and after your vacation will help reduce pre- and post-vacation stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage everyone to work with their supervisor to schedule a well-deserved break. And don\u2019t forget, employee discounts for travel are available through<a href=\"https:\/\/msubenefitsplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> MSU Benefits Plus<\/a> and the<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/benefits\/discounts\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> HR website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Top PTO Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the most common questions HR receives regarding PTO and answers vary based on the employee\u2019s personal details. <em>These answers are only applicable to regular, benefit-eligible employees working half-time or more<\/em>. Please make sure to reference the appropriate policy page for further details: <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/support-staff\/support-staff-policies-procedures\/vacation_pay.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support staff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/faculty-academic-staff\/faculty-handbook\/vacation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">faculty and academic staff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lib.msu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/about-michigan-state-university-libraries\/about-us\/libarianhandbookandbylawsdec2017-revisions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">librarians<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/od\/human_resources\/Administrative%20Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSU extension<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><strong>How do I find out how much PTO I currently have?<\/strong><ul><li>Log into the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ebs.msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">EBS Portal<\/a> and select <strong>My Time &amp; Payroll<\/strong> from the top navigation, then select the <strong>Time Quota Balances<\/strong> tile. For support using the application, please review the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/ebshelp\/timequotabalances\/\" target=\"_blank\">Time Quota Balances help page<\/a>.<br><br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>How do I find out how much PTO I have used?<\/strong><ul><li>Log into the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ebs.msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">EBS Portal<\/a> and select <strong>My Time &amp; Payroll<\/strong> from the top navigation, then select the <strong>Time Quota Usage Monthly Report<\/strong> tile. For support using the application, please review the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/ebshelp\/TimeQuotaUsageMonthlyReport\/\" target=\"_blank\">Time Quota Usage Monthly help page<\/a>.<br><br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>How do I enter my PTO in EBS for supervisor approval?<\/strong><ul><li>Login to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ebs.msu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">EBS Portal<\/a> and select <strong>My Time &amp; Payroll<\/strong> from the top navigation, then select the <strong>Time Entries &amp; Statement<\/strong> tile. Enter the number of hours in the cell for the correct date in the row with the appropriate absence type. For support using the application, please review the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/ebshelp\/TimeEntriesStatement\/\" target=\"_blank\">Time Entries and Statement help page<\/a>.<br><br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>What is the difference between personal leave and vacation PTO?<\/strong><ul><li>Eligible support staff are granted both personal leave and vacation PTO. Eligible faculty and academic staff are granted vacation PTO.<br><br>For support staff, up to 24 hours of personal leave PTO is granted each fiscal year (July 1 \u2013 June 30). The amount granted is proportional to employment percentage. You may not carry these hours over to the next year, so make sure you use this PTO before the fiscal year ends. Please review the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/support-staff\/support-staff-policies-procedures\/personal_leave.html\" target=\"_blank\">support staff personal leave policy page<\/a> for more details. <strong>Please note<\/strong>: POAM employees should review the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/contracts\/documents\/POAM_nonsupv_2019-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">POAM union contract<\/a> for their unique personal leave policy.<br><br>Vacation PTO is granted to eligible employees and varies based on employee type, union affiliation, employment percentage, length of employment, and new hire status. Please review the appropriate policy for further details: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/support-staff\/support-staff-policies-procedures\/vacation_pay.html\" target=\"_blank\">support staff<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/faculty-academic-staff\/faculty-handbook\/vacation.html\" target=\"_blank\">faculty and academic staff<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lib.msu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/about-michigan-state-university-libraries\/about-us\/libarianhandbookandbylawsdec2017-revisions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">librarians<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/od\/human_resources\/Administrative%20Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">MSU extension<\/a>.<br><br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>I\u2019m a new employee. Do I have access to my vacation PTO immediately?<\/strong><ul><li>This depends on your employee type. Eligible faculty, academic, and support staff have access to vacation PTO after 6 months of service. Eligible librarians and MSU Extension employees have access immediately upon employment. Please review the appropriate policy for further details: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/support-staff\/support-staff-policies-procedures\/vacation_pay.html\" target=\"_blank\">support staff<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/faculty-academic-staff\/faculty-handbook\/vacation.html\" target=\"_blank\">faculty and academic staff<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lib.msu.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/about-michigan-state-university-libraries\/about-us\/libarianhandbookandbylawsdec2017-revisions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">librarians<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/od\/human_resources\/Administrative%20Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">MSU extension<\/a>.<br><br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>If I leave the university \u2013 such as through retirement or termination \u2013 what happens to my unused PTO?<\/strong><ul><li>Employees will receive payment for unused vacation PTO when they leave the university. Support staff will <strong>not<\/strong> receive payment for unused personal leave PTO.<br><br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>For Time Entry Roles Only: What are the absence and attendance codes?<\/strong><ul><li>Please review the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/ebshelp\/1placeforshared\/absenceattendance.html\" target=\"_blank\">Absence and Attendance Codes&nbsp;<\/a>page for specific employee groups for more information.<br><br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Support Staff Only: How do I accrue vacation days?<\/strong><ul><li>Eligible support staff accrue vacation days on a monthly basis. The amount accrued depends on union affiliation, employment percentage, and length of employment. Please review the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/support-staff\/support-staff-policies-procedures\/vacation_pay.html\" target=\"_blank\">support staff vacation time policy page<\/a> for more details.<br><br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Support Staff Only: Is there a maximum amount of vacation PTO I can accrue?<\/strong><ul><li>Yes. The maximum amount eligible support staff can accrue depends on union affiliation, employment percentage, and length of employment. Please review the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/support-staff\/support-staff-policies-procedures\/personal_leave.html\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/policies-procedures\/support-staff\/support-staff-policies-procedures\/vacation_pay.html\" target=\"_blank\">support staff vacation time policy page<\/a> for more details.<br><br>Support staff cannot earn vacation time beyond the accrual limit. You are encouraged to use your PTO so you don\u2019t lose out on valuable vacation time.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about PTO for eligible employees can be found on the HR website (<a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/time-off-leave\/support-staff\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support staff<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/time-off-leave\/faculty-academic-staff\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">faculty\/academic staff<\/a>). We encourage you to review the appropriate policy pages thoroughly to help answer any questions you may have. If you need further assistance, please contact the HR Solutions Center at <a href=\"mailto:SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu<\/a> or 517-353-4434.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a plan for using your vacation\/personal paid time off (PTO) this year? According to this Forbes article, \u201cAmerican workers are notorious for being workaholics. Since March of 2020, an overwhelming majority of&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=17178\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> Answers to Your Questions About Vacation\/Personal Paid Time Off (PTO)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0},"categories":[2],"tags":[74,760,759,605],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-4t4","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17178"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17178"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17178\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17185,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17178\/revisions\/17185"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17178"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17178"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}