Time off, done right.

The formula, the rate to use, how to handle accrual and carryover, and the four mistakes that turn a routine final paycheck into a wage claim.

Give the whole year's allowance on day one, or let it build up monthly? A direct comparison with the numbers, the risks, and a clear recommendation by team type.

Work out exactly how much PTO an employee earns each pay period, with ready-made tables for every payroll frequency and the rounding trap.

Common PTO accrual rates by years of service, how tiered policies work, and how to convert any annual rate into a per-pay-period accrual with a ready table.

Learn how to calculate PTO accrual three ways: annual, per-pay-period, and per-hour worked, with plain-English formulas and worked examples.

Learn how to calculate prorated PTO for new hires with the exact formula, mid-year start examples, and edge cases like part-time and unlimited plans.

A PTO accrual cap stops paid time off from piling up forever. Learn how accrual caps differ from carryover caps, plus how to pick one with worked examples.

Should you let employees go negative on PTO? A practical look at advancing time off, recovering it on termination, and exact policy language.

How paid time off accrues — per pay period, per hour worked, or as an annual lump sum — with worked examples and the math behind each method.