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In this episode, we explore many common and trending types of time off from work. Our robust (but probably not all-inclusive) list includes:

• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sabbaticals
• FMLA
• Military Leave
• Parental Leave
• Grandparent Leave
• Leave of Absence
• Disability Leave
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Compensatory Time
• Religious Observance
• Jury Duty
• Voting Time
• Menstrual Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Adverse Weather
• Gender Affirmation Leave
• Pawternity Leave
• Menopause Leave
• Floating Days
• Volunteer Time
• Well-Being Days
• Winter/Summer Closures
• Summer Fridays
• Birthday Leave
• Compassionate Leave
• Anniversary Leave

As with all benefits, it’s all about what’s best for your employees, and it’s important to see how your rewards offerings fit together. Be cautious of continually adding new categories of leave; some might create angst about some people getting more time off than others, and keeping track of too many policies can create an administrative burden. The key is offering flexibility so people are able to meet their needs and feel they can take time off when they need it.

In this episode’s listener question, we’re asked about common FMLA trigger words or situations. In the news, the Top Employers Institute recently released their World of Work Trends 2025 report highlighting five key workplace trends.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Purple Ink
• Susan Tinder White Consulting
• Episode 212, ”Navigating Military Leave in the Workplace”
• 2025 US Federal Holidays
• Episode 121, ”Sabbaticals”
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Episode 86 (and 159), ”FMLA: A Practical Approach to Leave Management”
• NFP 2024 Leave Management and HR Trend Report
• ”Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave”
• Top Employers Institute World of Work Trends 2025
• JoyPowered® Memberships
• JoyPowered® on LinkedIn
• JoyPowered® on Instagram
• Email JoyPowered®

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