Leave and Vacation Sharing and Donation Policies: Key Drafting Tips and Legal Issues

Summary

This practice note provides key drafting tips and best practices for employers when drafting leave and vacation sharing and donation policies. A leave-sharing and donation policy allows employees to donate or share paid time off (PTO), including vacation and sick days, for use by other employees for medical emergencies, including those related to pandemics such as the coronavirus (COVID-19).