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Because the United States does not have any laws requiring paid time off for its workers, employers can set their own parameters — and they’ve typically veered towards giving less, instead of more.
A study by business management software company Skynova revealed that while nearly 39% of employers have increased their PTO policies in the last year, it still does not measure up to employees’ demands. While full-time employees get an average of 18 paid days off per year, they want 25.
Deanna Cuadra is a senior reporter at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers healthcare, U.S. policy and reform, challenges faced by women and parents in the workplace and innovation in work culture … Read full bio
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