Do you have a plan for using your vacation\/personal paid time off (PTO) this year? While most of us are aware that time away from work is crucial to maintaining mental health and supporting our relationships, we sometimes have a hard time truly disconnecting.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. Review these tips for setting boundaries<\/a>\u202fso 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.\u202fWe encourage everyone to work with their supervisor to schedule a well-deserved break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following are the most common questions HR receives regarding PTO and answers vary based on the employee\u2019s personal details.\u202fThese answers are only applicable to regular, benefit-eligible employees working half-time or more. Please make sure to reference the appropriate policy page for further details:\u202fsupport staff<\/a>,\u202ffaculty and academic staff,<\/a>\u202flibrarians<\/a>, and\u202fMSU extension<\/a>.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n More information about PTO for eligible employees can be found on the HR website (support staff<\/a>\u202fand\u202ffaculty\/academic staff<\/a>). We encourage you to review the appropriate policy pages thoroughly to help answer any questions you may have. Support staff may contact MSU Human Resources at \u202fSolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu\u202f<\/a>or 517-353-4434 with questions. Questions from faculty and academic staff may be directed to FASAffairs@msu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour Top PTO Questions\u202f<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Login to the\u202fEBS Portal<\/a>\u202fand select\u202fMy Time & Payroll<\/strong>\u202ffrom the top navigation, then select the\u202fTime Quota Balances<\/strong>\u202ftile. For support using the application, please review the Time Quota Balances help page.<\/a>\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Login to the\u202fEBS Portal\u202fand select\u202fMy Time & Payroll\u202ffrom the top navigation, then select the\u202fTime Quota Usage Monthly Report\u202ftile. For support using the application, please review the\u202fTime Quota Usage Monthly help page<\/a>.\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eligible support staff accrue vacation days monthly after completion of six months of service. The amount accrued depends on union affiliation, employment percentage, and length of employment. Please review the\u202fsupport staff vacation time policy page<\/a>\u202ffor more details.\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Yes. The maximum amount eligible support staff can accrue depends on union affiliation, employment percentage, and length of employment. Please review the support staff vacation time<\/a> policy page<\/a>\u202ffor more details.\u202fSupport 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>\n\n\n\n
Login to the\u202fEBS Portal\u202f<\/a>and select\u202fMy Time & Payroll<\/strong>\u202ffrom the top navigation, then select the\u202fTime Entries & Statement<\/strong>\u202ftile. 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\u202fTime Entries and Statement help page.\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Eligible support staff are granted both personal leave and vacation PTO. Eligible faculty and academic staff are granted vacation PTO. \u202f
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 the 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\u202fsupport staff personal leave policy page<\/a>\u202ffor more details.\u202fPlease note:<\/strong> POAM employees should review the\u202fPOAM union contract<\/a>\u202ffor their unique personal leave policy.\u202f
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: support staff,<\/a>\u202ffaculty and academic staff<\/a>,\u202flibrarians<\/a>, and\u202fMSU extension<\/a>.\u202f
Personal Observance Days are two additional days (16 hours, prorated based on the start date and percent time) of personal time that eligible faculty, support, and academic staff employees will be able to use each calendar year. Please refer to the Personal Observance FAQ page for further details<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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: support staff<\/a>,\u202ffaculty and academic staff<\/a>,\u202flibrarians<\/a>, and\u202fMSU extension.<\/a>\u202f<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Employees will receive payment for unused vacation time and may receive\u202fa portion of accrued sick leave upon university retirement or termination in certain circumstances. Please review the appropriate policy for further details: vacation and sick leave payouts<\/a>, support staff vacation time policy<\/a>, and support staff sick time policy.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It is up to each department to determine what is an appropriate amount of vacation time to be taken at once. Departments should make sure to consistently approve vacation requests fairly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Please review the Absence and Attendance Codes<\/a>\u202fpage for specific employee groups for more information.\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nResources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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