At first glance, a competitive vacation package might seem like one of the most reasonable benefits you could offer your employees. After all, everyone deserves an occasional break now and then. However, what should you do when a staff member decides to take advantage of your business's generous vacation policy and decides to use all of their paid vacation days upfront? In episode #148, Gene Marks and Elizabeth Larkin discuss how you as a small business owner should respond to an employee's request for substantial time off.

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Executive Summary
2:11—Today's Topic: What Should I Do When an Employee Decides To Use All Their PTO at Once?

3:23—As a small business owner, you really need to consider these kind of requests on a case by case basis because substantial time off could significantly impact the workload at your office.

4:24—While certain situations, such as a family illness or a once in a lifetime opportunity, definitely warrant consideration, your employee should still be held responsible for all their work-related obligations.

5:47—Because our current business culture places a strong emphasis on flexibility, small business owners need to be more understanding of their employees' vacation requests.

6:36—Employers should exercise caution when they ask their staff members why they need time off.

8:08—To protect your small business, you need to have a fixed vesting policy in place regarding paid time off.

11:56—You should also consider your employee's history before making your final decision. Employees who have been with the company longer and have a proven track record deserve priority over the newly hired.

13:06—Gene encourages small business owners to follow the current advertising trends, which predominantly favor online and social media platforms.
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Transcript
Elizabeth: Welcome back to the Small Biz Ahead Podcast.