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In New Jersey, employers can generally set their own PTO policies, but they must comply with employment laws and any applicable contracts. Exempt employees typically take time off in half-day or full-day increments. If your employee handbook states that exempt employees can take time off in half-day increments, your employers requirement for full-day PTO might be inconsistent with this policy. Its advisable to discuss this with HR or consult with a legal advisor for clarity.Full Conversation
Yes. Here is what is stated in the paid time off section of my employee handbook:
Thanks for sharing that. Could you specify what the paid time off section of your employee handbook states regarding partial days? This will help in determining if your employer's policy aligns with what's documented.
Part *: Employees classified as exempt may take time off in half-day (* hour) or full-day (* hour) increments.
Nonexempt Employees should record their time off in time increments to the quarter hour, (for example, *.*
hours, *.* hours, *.* hours, *.* hours).
Colorado employees classified as exempt may take time off *-hour increments. Nonexempt Employees
should record their time off in time increments to the quarter hour, (for example, *.* hours, *.* hours, *.*
hours, *.* hours).
Here are some general points regarding PTO policies for exempt employees in New Jersey:
- Employers can set PTO policies, including requiring full-day deductions.
- Review your employee handbook for specific PTO policies.
- Exempt employees typically take time off in half-day or full-day increments.
If your handbook states that exempt employees can take time off in half-day increments, your employer's requirement for full-day PTO might be inconsistent with this policy. It's advisable to discuss this with HR or consult with a legal advisor for clarity.
Part *: All PTO hours accrued may be used to apply toward personal, sick and vacation time. Though you begin
earning paid time off from your first day of employment, you must complete 90 days of service, unless state
law requires otherwise, prior to using PTO. All paid time off must be requested in advance of the desired
time off and approved by an Employee's direct supervisor. A more junior Employee who already has an
approved PTO schedule will not, however, be bumped by a more tenured Employee. With regard to the
referenced 90 day waiting period, emergency time off may be requested as unpaid time, unless state law
requires differently, and the granting of such request will be on a case-by-case basis.
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Based on the information provided, if your employee handbook states that exempt employees can take time off in half-day increments, your employer's policy requiring a full-day PTO for leaving early might not align with the handbook. Here are some next steps:
- Discuss the policy with your HR department for clarification.
- Consider consulting with a legal advisor for guidance.
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