"[W]hen COVID-19 restrictions subside, there may be a deluge of PTO requests that threaten to disrupt regular operations.... [Other] employees may forfeit accrued vacation at year end without any real opportunity to use it. And some employers face an increased financial burden if their PTO policies provide for pay out for unused time at year-end, or if the employer is considering a personnel reduction and must pay employees for accrued but unused PTO at termination. There are several different approaches employers can take to help address these issues[.]"  MORE >>