How does the protected PTO work at Walmart?

Using Protected PTO You can elect to use Protected PTO when you request time off. When you use Protected PTO for sick, family care, or other reasons under your facility’s attendance policy, the time off it covers will be deemed an authorized absence and you won’t receive an absence occurrence.

How long do you have to wait to use PTO at Walmart?

You can start using the PTO you earn beginning on your 90th day with Walmart, and can use PTO as soon as you earn it. Your paid time off is divided into two buckets: regular PTO and Protected PTO. Regular full-time and part-time associates receive both types. Temporary associates only receive Protected PTO.

Can I use my PTO whenever I want?

Generally, you can use PTO whenever you want. Some companies have specific limits for time off (paid and unpaid) broken out into different categories such as sick time, personal time, and vacations. Other companies just grant employees a set amount of PTO to use anytime they are unable to work or don’t want to work.

What is the maximum number of protected PTO hours?

Employees can accrue up to 48 hours – about six days of work – of protected PTO each year, earning an hour for every 30 hours worked, according to Walmart policy.

Whats the difference between PTO and protected PTO?

Regular PTO is good for just about anything, anytime—as long as you make a request and get approval before you take off. Protected PTO is intended for when you’re out sick, need to care for family, or something else comes up that keeps you away, from car trouble to any other reason.

Can I cash out my PTO at Walmart?

The only time your unused PTO will be cashed out is through the automatic cash out at the end of the PTO plan year. Our hourly associate PTO policy requires us to cash out unused PTO over 80 hours for full-time associates and over 48 hours for part-time associates.

How far in advance should I request PTO?

A minimum of two weeks lead time is a good starting point for most businesses, although you can change that to fit your particular needs. You could also set a date each month after which requests will not be accepted.

How soon can you use PTO?