PTO: Time Off Requests and Information on PTO (2024)

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The longer you’re here, the more you earn.

You earn PTO with every hour you work, and even when you use PTO. The more years you work for the Company, the faster you earn it. If you have access to Protected PTO where you work, you earn both regular and Protected PTO at the same time, except temporary associates who earn Protected PTO only.

The amount you earn depends on whether you’re full-time, part-time, or temporary. City and state rules also affect how much PTO you can earn. Please see the PTO policies for rate charts specific to your work location.

PTO gives you choice and flexibility.

PTO gives you control over your time away and flexibility in how you use it. Request time off for just about anything: holidays, family time, sickness, or personal needs.

How much PTO can you use?

On February 1, the first day of the PTO plan year, you’ll have a certain number of PTO days available for use—an Annual PTO amount, plus any days you’ve carried over from the previous plan year. Unused PTO from the previous plan year may affect how much PTO you receive for the new plan year. See the PTO policy for details about PTO carryover.

PTO also works with other time-off programs like short-term disability, leave of absence, and parental and family care pay. Together, they offer support when you or a family member has a serious medical condition or for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of your child.

Questions about how to use your time? Go to Using PTO.

For all the fine print, please see the PTO policy.

The longer you’re here, the more you earn.


The Annual PTO amount you get on Feb. 1 is based on the years of service you will celebrate during the plan year and your weekly work schedule (5, 4, or 3 days a week).





Service Years5 Day Workweek4 Day Workweek2 Day Workweek
PTO DaysPTO DaysPTO Days
1211713
2231814
3-5262116
6-9312519
10-14342720
15+362922

Note: In your first year, your initial grant of PTO days is prorated based on your month of hire.

Optical/Vision

  • Salaried Associate Doctors of Optometry receive annual PTO in days based on the years of service celebrated during the plan year and weekly work schedule (Five, four, or three days a week). See chart above.

Walmart Health

  • Salaried nurse practitioners receive annual PTO in days and based on a five-day schedule. See chart above.

Salaried pharmacists

Salaried pharmacists receive PTO based on biweekly hours (also known as Base Hours) in hours.

Salaried health care professionals

PTO: Time Off Requests and Information on PTO (1)Bi-weekly Hours
Years of Service90848079a7269a6459a5648

PTO Grant in Hours
0*-1189176168166151145134124118101
1189176168166151145134124118101
2207193184182166159147136129110
3-5234218208205187179166153146125
6-9279260248245223214198183174149
10-14306286272269245235218201190163
15+324302288284259248230212202173

*Pro-rated based on month of hire Sam’s Club Only

Hourly California salaried equivalent pharmacists with management benefits

If you are an hourly California salaried equivalent pharmacist with management benefits, you’ll receive 80 hours of PTO as a new hire. At the beginning of each plan year, your PTO balance is topped up to 80 hours if the unused PTO balance you carry over from the previous plan year is less than 80 hours. Then, you’ll earn additional PTO hours based on service hours you log (e.g., worked hours, PTO used, and benefit hours like bereavement, jury duty, and parental pay, but not disability pay or workers’ compensation) up to the maximum for your service years.





PTOProtected PTOTotal
Years of ServiceRateTime to earn 1 hourMax hours/yearRateTime to earn 1 hourMax hours/yearTime to earn 1 hourMax hours/year
0*-10.08076912.38168n/an/an/a12.38168
20.08846211.30184n/an/an/a11.30184
3-50.10000010.00208n/an/an/a10.00208
6-90.1192310.39248n/an/an/a9.39248
10-140.1307697.65272n/an/an/a7.65272
15+0.1384627.22288n/an/an/a7.22288

*Prorated based on month of hire

Walmart Health Centers and Optical and Vision

  • Salaried medical professionals including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, behavioral health providers, audiologists receive PTO in days and based on a five-day schedule.
  • Salaried Associate Doctors of Optometry receive PTO in days as described in the “How much PTO you’ll receive” section.

OTR Driver associates

PTO gives you choice and flexibility.

With PTO, you have control over your time off and flexibility in how you use it. Take time off for just about anything: holidays, family time and personal needs, as well as unexpected time off when “life happens.” PTO you don’t use during the year will either roll over or turn into cash.

PTO also works with other time-off programs like short-term disability, leaves of absence, and parental and family care pay. Together, they offer support when you or a family member has a serious medical condition or for the birth, adoption, or foster placement of your child.

Questions about how to use your time? Go to Using PTO.

For all the fine print, please see the PTO policy.

The longer you’re here, the more you earn.

You earn PTO with every service hour you log, including on-duty hours driving and not driving, plus benefit hours. And the more years you work for Walmart, the faster you earn it.

Full-time OTR Drivers




Years of ServicePTO Hours you could earn*Max PTO days/year
0-1125 hours = 1 PTO day earned21 days
2112 hours = 1 PTO day earned23 days
3-5100 hours = 1 PTO day earned26 days
6-983 hours = 1 PTO day earned31 days
10-1477 hours = 1 PTO day earned34 days
15-1972 hours = 1 PTO day earned36 days
20+63 hours = 1 PTO day earned41 days

*Prorated based on month of hire

Part-time OTR Drivers




Years of ServicePTO Hours you could earn*Max PTO days/year
0-1330 hours = 1 PTO day earned6 days
2200 hours = 1 PTO day earned13 days
3-5200 hours = 1 PTO day earned13 days
6-9200 hours = 1 PTO day earned13 days
10-14200 hours = 1 PTO day earned13 days
15-19200 hours = 1 PTO day earned13 days
20+140 hours = 1 PTO day earned18 days

*Prorated based on month of hire

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PTO: Time Off Requests and Information on PTO (2024)

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PTO: Time Off Requests and Information on PTO? ›

Paid Time Off (PTO) Requests

What do you say in a PTO request? ›

A straightforward subject line (e.g., "Day Off Request: [Your Name] - [Date]") A professional yet friendly tone. The specific date and reason for your one-day rendezvous with freedom. A plan for dealing with any work that may come up during your absence.

How do I organize my PTO requests? ›

How to Manage Time Off Requests Fairly
  1. Communicate your time-off policies at the start.
  2. Create a system for tracking employee time off requests.
  3. Set a deadline for requests.
  4. Use employee rewards during peak times.
  5. Create a rotating schedule for all employees.
  6. Track previous requests.

How do you write a time off request? ›

How to write a vacation request email
  1. Write a short, direct subject line. ...
  2. State your purpose for writing. ...
  3. Include the dates you're requesting. ...
  4. Consider mentioning why you're taking time off. ...
  5. Discuss how you're preparing for time off. ...
  6. Remain available for questions.

Do you have to disclose why you are taking PTO? ›

Keep your request formal, simple and direct

You don't need to tell your boss why you're taking PTO, for example. It's usually not relevant and may distract from your message. You also don't need to necessarily spell out your plan for getting your work taken care of in explicit terms.

How do you say I am on PTO? ›

I will be out of the office starting (Starting Date) through (End Date) returning(Date of Return). If you need immediate assistance during my absence, please contact (Contacts Name) at (Contacts Email Address). Otherwise I will respond to your emails as soon as possible upon my return. Thank you for your message.

What is the typical time off request policy? ›

A general rule might be two weeks in advance, depending on how often you make your schedule. Although, this amount can change from company to company. Another option could be setting a deadline each month for a request off to be made.

How should PTO be structured? ›

Typically, PTO accrues based on the length of an employee's service with the company, meaning employees may earn a certain number of hours or days per month or year worked. For example, an hourly employee could accrue four hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked, meaning they would earn one day off every two weeks.

What is the time off request policy? ›

A time off request policy is a section within an organization's employee handbook that covers the guidelines for employees asking for paid or unpaid leave from work. An effective time off request policy should clearly detail a company's rules when it comes to requesting time off.

How do you write a PTO email sample? ›

I am writing to request [vacation time/time off] from [start date] to [end date]. I plan to [briefly mention the purpose of your vacation or time off, like spending time with family or attending to a personal matter]. I have made all the necessary arrangements to ensure that my absence causes no inconvenience.

Can a company deny your PTO request? ›

Occasionally, denying PTO requests becomes an unavoidable decision. While legally, employers can deny vacation requests, compliance with laws like the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is non-negotiable. These scenarios require careful navigation to ensure legal obligations are met.

Can my boss tell me I cant use my PTO? ›

Yes, your employer has the right to manage its vacation pay responsibilities, and one of the ways it can do this is by controlling when vacation can be taken and the amount of vacation that may be taken at any particular time.

Can a company tell you you can't take PTO? ›

All employers in California must abide by all FMLA and CFRA regulations without exception. However, an employer has every right to deny an employee's request to use accrued vacation time or paid time off, but the employer must usually provide some kind of reasonable explanation.

How do you handle overlapping time off requests? ›

Eliminate the Headaches Caused by Overlapping Vacation Requests
  1. Clarify Policy Instructions. Take time to review your policies and the protocol for making a request. ...
  2. Make Requests via the Company Calendar. ...
  3. Utilize Overlapping Request Settings. ...
  4. Automate a Transparent Process.

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