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Make sure you use your PTO! They won’t pay you out when you leave!

Hey everyone,

So, I recently left my position and thought I’d be getting my PTO payout — turns out, that’s not always the case. Apparently, some states have no laws requiring companies to pay out unused PTO when you leave. And let me tell you, I found out the hard way.

If you’re in a state like Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Tennessee, be extra careful. These states don’t have employee protections when it comes to PTO payout, which means the company can just keep it, no questions asked.

Trust me, don’t make the same mistake I did. Use your PTO before you leave, or you’ll regret it. I don’t want anyone getting the shaft like I did, so take advantage of your time off while you can! Trust me, you do not want to be sitting there like I was, staring longingly at your PTO balance and wondering where it went. Use it before you leave, or you’ll be just like me: sad, confused, and wondering why you didn’t take that extra beach day. The only plus is I finally left this toxic company. Just an FYI, anyone left in Home and Community/Navihealth you are working on borrowed time so start prepping.

by Trying to help others! Use your PTO!!!!
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Why are you giving a two week notice anyway? Sc--w that. I’m telling them this is my last day bye. I’ll be sure to take all pto when I’m “sick” just right before the notice too.

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Post ID: @jn+1jjg69hr2

To answer this person:
If you put in a two or more week notice, do they block you from using any remaining pto? If so, what if you get sick during that period?

As soon as you give them your two weeks they have you check some thing indicating what your last day is. Even if you have a PTO day you can use during that time they won’t pay you PTO, they make you take it UNPAID! Be aware!!! Spread the word! Don’t get burned like me.

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@cj+1jjg69hr2

PTO can’t be taken after notice. You only get reimbursed for the PURCHASED PTO. Any accrued will be gone. Use all accrued PTO before resigning.

by Anonymous
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If quitting burn that PTO before you announce. Do not give two weeks notice plan to be gone the day you resign. There is no professional courtesy anymore dont be a fool

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@a8+1jjg69hr2

I feel you!! No matter what you do to help members, they will find a way to shorten SNF days. Nothing you can do but fall in line.

by Anonymous
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Post ID: @ck+1jjg69hr2

If you put in a two or more week notice, do they block you from using any remaining pto? If so, what if you get sick during that period?

by Anonymous
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Post ID: @cj+1jjg69hr2

Honestly, I got tired of all the cr-ppy games they play to sc--w people out of their SNF/SAR days. Went back as a PT and I feel so much better about actually helping people now but I really wish I’d left earlier. There were so many decisions I didn’t agree with, and it just got exhausting kidding myself. Feels so much better to be out of it now.

Good luck to everyone still in it.

by Anonymous
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Post ID: @a8+1jjg69hr2

Before resigning, check business policy for your line of business in Sparq. For those not impacted, check “reduction in force” in Sparq for severance and PTO pay out if laid off. There’s a grid for years of experience and salary grade. Print everything if you can.

by Anonymous
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Post ID: @a6+1jjg69hr2

I'm trying to figure out what the overwhelming majority of these states have in common.

If you’re in a state like Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Tennessee, be extra careful. These states don’t have employee protections when it comes to PTO payout, which means the company can just keep it, no questions asked.
by Anonymous
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Post ID: @a5+1jjg69hr2

Plan to take my holiday day soon, but I’m in the negative with PTO due to a sickness a while back. Has anyone quit/ been laid off when they have a negative balance? Do they take that back via your last paycheck or no?

by Anonymous
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Post ID: @a4+1jjg69hr2

I am looking now. Many have been sacked - entire HHCC, SCMs and CTMs SICC and PSC side. Are you going back as clinician?

by Anonymous
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