franklin PUD

PERSONAL TIME OFF

unplug, make memories, do what makes you happy

You accrue personal leave each pay period so you have time for rest and recreation, illness, injury, child care, bereavement, personal business, and any other reason you may need time away from work.

Note: You may be covered under the short term disability plan if you experience a serious and extended illness or injury that is not work related.

WHO get’s paid time off?

You - if you are a regular full-time, part-time, or limited assignment employee. Temporary and on-call employees may accrue sick leave as provided by WA Paid Sick Leave.

how much time do I get?

You accrue personal leave (PL) each pay period following an accrual schedule. The longer you work for the PUD, the more PL you will accrue. PL days are based on an eight-hour workday for full-time employees.

PL days are based on an eight-hour work day for full-time employees. PL accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. You do not accrue PL while you are on occupational disability leave or on leave without pay.

when can i start using PL?

You can start using PL as soon as you have leave accrued in your leave bank and your leave is approved. Let your supervisor know at least twice as early as the length of the requested time (e.g. give two weeks notice for one week leave). If your leave is unplanned (e.g. you need to stay home with a sick child), let your supervisor know as soon as possible.

Do I have to take pL?

Yes. We recognize that everyone needs time away from work to unplug and recharge. You are required to use at least 40 hours each year during the second, third, fourth and fifth years of employment, and at least 80 hours per year, thereafter. Cash outs do not count toward minimum usage requirements.

You will forfeit these minimums unless failure to take the minimum amount of PL was due to occupational disability or extended illness.