Sick Leave / PTO - General Policies + How to Request **USE BP DOC**

Please read the following wikis for more detailed information on PTO, Holiday Policies, Sick Leave:

If you are sick and you need to request time off, please fill out this form. This is often a same-day request, and you can assume a same-day PTO request is approved.


  • Combined PTO Definition: Your PTO bank includes sick leave, vacation time, and personal days, giving you the flexibility to use it at your discretion.  More Info
  • No Separate Sick Leave: There is no dedicated sick leave policy. You can use your accrued PTO for any illness-related absences.
  • Notification Requirements: If you are sick and unable to work, you must notify us as soon as possible. Same-day notification is typically required.
  • Documentation for Extended Absence: A doctor’s note may be required at any time. If you are absent for more than two consecutive days, providing a doctor’s note will typically be necessary.
  • Encouragement of Rest: We encourage you to use PTO to fully recover from illness, prioritizing your health and maintaining long-term productivity.
  • Confidentiality: Any details about your illness will remain confidential and will only be shared with necessary personnel.

Work From Home vs. Using PTO

  • WFH = Use this when you are sick but feel you can still work.
  • PTO = Use this when you are sick, but you don't feel you can be productive. Use PTO when you need to focus on recovery.
  • Rest and Recovery Focus: We encourage you to use PTO for illness rather than WFH. Your health and well-being take priority over productivity during times of illness.
  • WFH Approval Requirements: If you feel you must work from home while sick, you are required to obtain prior approval from your manager or HR. However, approval is generally not granted, as we prioritize your rest and recovery.
  • Productivity Expectations: If you are approved to work from home while sick, you are expected to maintain normal productivity levels. If this is not possible, we ask that you use PTO instead to focus on your recovery.
  • Messaging on WFH Sick Leave: Working from home while sick should not become a regular practice. Please remember that taking time to recover is more important than work commitments and is essential for your long-term well-being.

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Paid Holidays (Annual): Employees receive 9 paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve

Treaty Oak Property Management shares the following PTO policies with Bramlett Partners, linked here:

To request PTO, please contact your supervisor.

Starting PTO (Annual): Employees receive 15 days of PTO annually.

Tenure-Based PTO Increases:
  • PTO increases by 1 day per year of employment, up to a maximum of 25 days.
  • The first additional day is added on January 1 following the first complete year of employment.
    • Example: If your employment begins on July 1, 2022, your first complete year is 2023, and your first additional day will be added in 2024.

Maximum PTO (Annual): PTO, including any rollover, is capped at 25 days per year.

PTO Usage:
  • PTO is combined and can be used for any type of leave, including sick leave.
  • Flexible for unexpected absences; however, a doctor’s note may be requested or required at any point.
  • Manager approval is required to schedule PTO. Note that other employees’ time off may impact approval.
  • A PTO calendar will be maintained to track usage.
PTO Carryover Policy: Unused PTO can be carried over for one year, up to a maximum of 25 days.

Paid Holidays (Annual): Employees receive 9 paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve

WFH Holidays: During specific holiday periods, US-based employees must physically be in Austin and prepared to come to the office if necessary but can work from home.
  • Thanksgiving Week
  • December 24 to January 1 (returning to work on January 2)
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