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Time Off Policy

Section titled “Paid Time Off (PTO)”

OpticWorks provides a generous PTO policy to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.

PTO Accrual

Section titled “PTO Accrual”
Years of ServiceAnnual PTO Days
0-2 years20 days
3-5 years25 days
6+ years30 days
  • PTO accrues monthly throughout the year
  • Unused PTO may roll over up to 5 days into the following year
  • Maximum PTO balance cannot exceed 40 days

How to Request PTO

Section titled “How to Request PTO”
  1. Submit request in the HR system at least 2 weeks in advance
  2. Await manager approval
  3. Update your Slack status and calendar
  4. Set up out-of-office email responses
  5. Document any handoff needs

Company Holidays

Section titled “Company Holidays”

OpticWorks observes the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving (2 days)
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • Your Birthday! 🎂

Sick Leave

Section titled “Sick Leave”

Sick Time

Section titled “Sick Time”
  • Sick time is separate from PTO
  • Use for illness, medical appointments, or caring for sick family members
  • No accrual limit on sick time
  • Notify your manager as soon as possible

Extended Illness

Section titled “Extended Illness”

For illnesses lasting more than 3 consecutive days:

  • Provide a doctor’s note
  • Contact HR to discuss short-term disability options
  • Keep your manager updated on your expected return

Parental Leave

Section titled “Parental Leave”

New Parents

Section titled “New Parents”
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Available for birth, adoption, or foster placement
  • Can be taken within the first year
  • Flexible scheduling options available

Returning to Work

Section titled “Returning to Work”
  • Gradual return-to-work schedules available
  • Lactation rooms available in all offices
  • Flexible hours to accommodate childcare needs

Other Leave Types

Section titled “Other Leave Types”

Bereavement Leave

Section titled “Bereavement Leave”
  • Up to 5 days for immediate family
  • Up to 3 days for extended family
  • Additional unpaid leave available if needed

Jury Duty

Section titled “Jury Duty”
  • Fully paid while serving
  • Provide jury summons to HR
  • Any compensation received can be kept

Sabbatical

Section titled “Sabbatical”
  • Available after 5 years of service
  • 4-week paid sabbatical
  • Work with your manager to plan timing
  • Must be taken within 6 months of eligibility

Unpaid Leave

Section titled “Unpaid Leave”

Unpaid leave may be granted in special circumstances:

  • Discuss with your manager and HR
  • Benefits may continue during unpaid leave
  • Submit request at least 30 days in advance

Best Practices

Section titled “Best Practices”

Planning Time Off

Section titled “Planning Time Off”
  • Coordinate with your team to ensure coverage
  • Document ongoing work and responsibilities
  • Set up proper handoffs
  • Avoid major deadline periods when possible

During Your Time Off

Section titled “During Your Time Off”
  • Truly disconnect and recharge
  • Emergency contact: your manager
  • Check in only if absolutely necessary
  • Trust your team to handle day-to-day operations

Returning from Leave

Section titled “Returning from Leave”
  • Review missed communications
  • Schedule catch-up meetings
  • Update any changed priorities
  • Ease back into your workload

Questions?

Section titled “Questions?”

For questions about time off policies: