How to take time off

Types of paid time off

Sick days

Purpose: physical ailment. Timing: usually last-minute. Approval: not required (manager discussion needed if over 2 consecutive days). Amount: unlimited.

Vacation

Purpose: employee-selected, no purpose disclosure required. Timing: request roughly 2x days in advance (minimum one week). Approval: no approval needed, but coordination with manager is expected. Amount: 20 days/year.

Family leave

Purpose: biological/adopted child onboarding. Timing: coordinate 3-6 months ahead. Approval: no approval needed, no penalty allowed. Amount: 3 months split across one year.

Holidays

Purpose: flexible rest/celebration days. Timing: notify team during the same week. Approval: not required. Amount: 10/year (US holidays or local alternatives).

How to request PTO

Ping your manager with written details.
Share dates and a coverage plan if needed.
Add the request in Rippling.

You do not need to disclose why you are taking time off.

How to leave for PTO

Set email autoresponder.
Set Slack OOO status.
Add time off to the team OOO calendar.
Document tasks others may need to cover.
Share updates with manager/stakeholders.
Post a sign-off reminder in #all-afk.

Working while on PTO

Working during PTO is not expected unless there is a pre-agreed arrangement.

You return more restored and productive.
The team discovers single-owner gaps that should be fixed.
The business stays healthy when people can truly disconnect.