Changes to Time Off Policies

Creative Works recognizes the difficulties we are all are facing during the COVID-19 crisis, and that many of you are using your Paid Time Off (PTO) right now, hours you might have preferred to save for another time.

From March 15, 2020, through December 31, 2020, we are temporarily relaxing our Unpaid Time Off policy:

·        If you are taking approved time off during this period, you must first use your accrued PTO.

·        When that is exhausted, you may request Unpaid Time Off.

·        For every hour of PTO you use during this period, you will be entitled to an hour of Unpaid Time Off to use before December 31, 2020, without the typical restrictions. This provision will make it easier for you to take Unpaid Time Off for any reason.

Unpaid Time Off accrued under these temporary rules will still need to be approved by your supervisor to ensure smooth operation of CW services, but will not be subject to the “special circumstances” requirement. This is a change from our current Policies and Procedures, which only permit Unpaid Time Off in special circumstances.

We recognize that many of you are worried about time off right now. If you have questions about this temporary policy, contact your manager or Stephen Hawkes in HR.

We are doing our best to keep your needs in mind as we move forward. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation during these trying times. We value every employee, and hope that this temporary policy makes taking time off a little easier for you.

Stay safe,

Stephen