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.
• You can see the exact number of days taken beyond available PTO.

Frequently asked questions

What does a negative PTO balance mean?

It means a team member has taken more time off than they've accrued. For example, if someone has earned 8 days but taken 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 set up custom policies to manage PTO differently—for example, by offering more paid time 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?

Yes, if employees leave or are terminated with more PTO taken than entitled in the year, they will receive salary deductions upon termination.