Time Off, LOA and
Accommodations
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Types of Time Off
Accommodati
PTO UPT VTO LOA
on
Personal time off Our attendance • When staffing A leave of A medical
can be used for any policy provides capacity is higher absence is when accommodation is
purpose, including limited unpaid than needed, we employees take when Amazon
sick time or for your time (UPT) to cover offer Voluntary time off based on an provides a
own personal unexpected Time Off (VTO) to Amazon leave policy modification or
business. absences. employees. or federal, state, or adjustment to the
Sick time policies Associates can carry • VTO is unpaid and local leave law. workplace or work
vary from state to a maximum UPT excused time off. It process to allow
state. balance of 80 hours. does not take away employees with
If they reach 80 from your available qualifying
hours, they will not time off balances. disabilities to safely
receive more UPT perform their jobs.
until the balance
drops below 80.
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Voluntary Time Off (VTO)
When staffing capacity is higher than needed, we offer Voluntary Time Off (VTO) to
eligible employees allowing them to take time off as opportunities are offered.
VTO is unpaid and excused time off. It does not take away from available time off
balances.
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Vacation Time
The amount of vacation earned is based on
employee class, completed years of service,
whether an employee is hourly or salaried,
and pay frequency
• Eligible employees may have a vacation time balance
of up to 160 hours
• Vacation is submitted through AtoZ
• All unused vacation will carry over from one year to
the next
• Managers must approve all vacation requests in
advance via email
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Paid Personal Time (PPT)
For eligible employees (Class F, R & H), Paid
Personal Time can be used for any purpose,
including sick time or personal business
• The amount of earnable PPT is based on employee
class
• Eligible employees earn an initial grant each year,
then earn additional PPT each pay period up to their
calendar year earning maximum
• All unused vacation will carry over from one year to
the next
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
For eligible employees (Class X, Q, I, M & S), Paid
Time Off can be used for any purpose, including
sick time or personal business
• The amount of earnable PTO and the PTO
balance cap are based on work location
• Eligible employees earn an initial grant each
year, then earn additional PPT each pay period
up to their calendar year earning maximum
• All unused PTO will carry over from one year to
the next
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Paid Sick Time
• Eligible Class F, R & H employees may use accrued
Vacation, PPT, and/or PTO for Paid Sick Time
purposes, depending on location
• Eligible Class X, Q, I, M & S employees may use
accrued PTO for Paid Sick Time purposes across all
locations
• When an employee uses paid time off for a Paid Sick
Time purpose for more than 3 consecutive days
without advance notice, Amazon may require
reasonable documentation that the absence qualifies
as a Paid Sick Time purpose
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Leaves of Absence
Amazon offers a variety of options for Leave of Absence
(LOA) to accommodate situations that may not be managed
with accrued paid time or unpaid time off options.
LOA policies provide leave for an employee’s own medical
condition only if (among other things), the employee has a:
• Legally recognized disability
• Work-related injury or illness
• Serious health condition as defined by the FMLA or company
policy
Employees can apply for leave…
• Online through the self-service DLS Portal or on the Amazon
A to Z Resources page.
• By Phone: Call 1-888-892-7180, option 1 from Monday –
Friday, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. (EST)
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LOA Options
Leave Reason Possible Leave Options
Employee’s own health condition, injury or FMLA, Medical Leave of Absence (Medical
illness LOA), Leave as an Accommodation
Care for an ill or injured family member FMLA, Personal Leave
Care for an injured servicemember FMLA, Personal Leave
FMLA, Pregnancy Leave, Medical LOA, Leave
Pregnancy or childbirth
as an Accommodation
Bonding with a new child FMLA, Parental Leave, Personal Leave
Related to a family member’s military service FMLA, Personal Leave
Employee’s military service Military Leave
Reasons not covered by another leave policy Personal Leave
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Accommodations
The goal of reasonable accommodation is to enable individuals with disabilities to
overcome work-related barriers. If a disability-related limitation impacts an
employee’s ability to perform his/her job duties, participate in training, or
otherwise access benefits and privileges of employment, the employee should
contact Disability and Leave Services (DLS) or Human Resources to request
reasonable accommodation.
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