Understanding negative PTO balances in Remote

Remote has updated how paid time off (PTO) balances are displayed. When team members take more time off than they've accrued, their balance will now show as negative. This change improves transparency, helps prevent payroll mistakes, and supports better time-off planning for both customers and team members.

In a nutshell:

• PTO balances will now show a negative number when team members exceed their accrued time.

• The display clearly shows how many days have been taken beyond the available balance.

Frequently asked questions

What does a negative PTO balance mean?

A negative PTO balance means a team member has taken more paid leave than they have earned so far. Fore example, if someone has accrued 8 days but takes 10, their balance will show as -2.

Will this affect payroll or payslips?

A negative PTO balance may affect payroll, depending on your company's policies and local labor laws.

If you're taking more leave than you're entitled to, please contact us to verify any potential salary impact.

Can I turn negative PTO off or change the settings?

This logic applies by default to all employees. However, customers can create custom PTO policies, such as offering additional days off.

What if I offer unlimited PTO?

Team members on unlimited PTO policies won't see accruals or negative balances. This update only applies to accrual-based PTO policies.

Does a negative balance affect salary payouts upon termination?

If a team member leaves the company after taking more leave than they were entitled to, the negative balance may result in a salary deduction in the final payout. This is handled in line with local labor laws and company policy.