Common use of PTO Requests Clause in Contracts

PTO Requests. All requests for PTO may be submitted up to one (1) year in advance and not less than fifteen (15) days before the work schedule is posted. Such requests will be granted based on the date the request was submitted, provided the skills and abilities of the nurses affected are not significant factors as determined by the Employer. Nurses will be notified in writing as to whether the PTO is approved within 21 days or the date the work schedule is posted, whichever occurs first, after the request is submitted. Nurse supervisors may grant requests submitted longer than one (1) year in advance or less than fifteen (15) days before posting of the work schedule at the manager’s discretion.