PTO & Leave
PTO & Leave
Holidays, vacation, and other leave
Every Other Friday Off? Are You Mad?
Yes, it’s kind of like permanent summer hours – but different. The way it works is you put in longer hours and then get a day to recharge, travel, catch a cheap movie, go to the museum, get to the DMV when it’s empty, etc. If you are ever at a loss for what to do on your Friday off, ask someone who is working.
We have done our best to split the company into two even teams to try to keep a balance of skill and coverage. If you’re asked to switch your Friday teams, because you have skills that are in demand, it’s a compliment.
If you’d like to take every other Friday off:
Work 9 hours a day for 9 days and then take Friday off (work only 8 hours on your Friday “on”). You can work out with your manager if your hours are 7:30 to 5:30 or 8:00 until 6:00 but please be consistent.
Occasionally there will be a project or client that will need your attention on your Friday off. Please take ownership to see that work is done, done well, and do not leave teammates or clients hanging.
If you choose to work 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, that’s great also. Again, please be consistent.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO is for vacations, sick leave or personal time.
PTO is established on a anniversary-year basis.
We do not grant pay in lieu of time off—take your time off, it’s good for you.
PTO does not accrue while on extended leave of absence.
You can earn and carry a maximum of 20 days.
To request PTO, submit a TO request through Paylocity, it will track your T.
Should you leave the company, all PTO that you’ve earned for the anniversary year will be paid to you. If you have taken PTO that you have not yet earned, the total will be deducted from your final paycheck.
Holidays that McGuffin is closed:
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
The 4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
The Friday after Thanksgiving
All days from Christmas eve to New Year’s day
Occasionally there will be a project or client that will need your attention on a holiday. Please take ownership to see that work is done, done well, and do not leave teammates or clients hanging.
Voting
Your voice matters! Vote for every election you possibly can. For full-time employees, voting time is on a paid basis. Let your manager and team know and put it on the calendar.
Jury Duty
For full-time employees, time taken for jury duty is granted on a paid basis. Let your manager and team know and put it on the calendar. If we are on trial, we want you on our jury.
Parental Leave
McGuffin offers the following support to bring strange little people into your home. Eligible after 12 continuous months of service.
Birth parent –12 weeks, full pay6-8 weeks (dependent on the type of delivery):
60% paid by Short-Term Disability through Principal.
40% paid by McGuffin
Remainder of time to reach a 12 week period:
100% paid by McGuffin
6 week return to work ramp-up plan:
We understand that it will take time to re-engage with work and you are not expected to be back 100% on day one.
First 2 weeks: Work with your manager on your return to work plans
Next 2 weeks: Help define a new normal while communicating with your manager on expectations.
Following 2 weeks: Open dialogue with your manager about what is working, what is not working, and what needs to adjust to be effective in your role.
Non-birth parent – 6 weeks, full pay
Adoption or fostering of a child – 6 weeks, full pay
Bereavement
Up to five paid days are given for an immediate family member. One day paid bereavement is given for other family members and friends. Additional unpaid time is available as needed.
Extended Leave
Eligible after 12 continuous months of service. You can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for the following reasons:
- Adoption or foster care of a child
- Care for a spouse, child or patent who has a serious health condition
- Care for your own serious health condition
- Military leave
To take extended leave, please provide McGuffin with appropriate notice. If you know in advance that you will need extended leave please give notice as early as you are able.