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Vacation day donation

Asked on April 4, 2016

You learn something each day..... I just learned that Google employees are able to donate their Vacation Days to one another. What do you think?

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Anonymous Chief Financial Officer • September 16, 2015

I think this works and serves the greater good if it is to assist someone with an illness or illness in the family.

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Anonymous Tax Manager • September 16, 2015

My husband works at a hospital and they allow donations as well. It seems like it would be a GREAT benefit for the company, working off the vacation accrual rather then paying out ST or LT disability? Am I thinking of this the wrong way?

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Judy Pitnick Senior Director of Accounting • September 16, 2015

We have discussed doing this and haven't figured out how to make it equitable. Is this hour for hour or dollar for dollar? We definitely would like to use it for long term illness, emergencies, death in family etc. Gives everyone a way to contribute to the well being of a co-worker.

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Mary Beth Schenden Fiscal Services Manager • September 16, 2015

We have used donated vacation hours when the situation was appropriate; employee illness or that of a family member. Probably a half dozen occurrences in the 11 years I have worked here (250 employees). While it is on my shoulders to administer, the employees on the receiving end have always been most grateful. We transfer hour for hour.

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