Leave & Attendance
PTO Full Form: Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) lets an employee take approved time away from work while continuing to receive regular pay.
In simple terms
A PTO policy can combine vacation, personal and sick leave into one balance, or sit alongside separate leave types. The exact entitlement, accrual and carry-forward rules are set by the employer.
Example
An employee with 15 days of PTO may use three approved days for a family trip without losing salary.
Frequently asked questions
What is PTO in a job?
It is employer-approved paid leave available to an employee under the company leave policy.
Is PTO the same as annual leave?
It can include annual leave, but the terms and included leave types vary by policy.