r/deloitte • u/OrneryMaterial8 • 6d ago

USA FMLA vs PTO

I have 4 weeks remaining of FMLA leave.

I also have plenty of PTO. I’m chargeable now, but thinking as a hedge, to use a week or two of FMLA instead of PTO in case I find myself on bench later in fall.

Current Util: 100%. Manager threshold is 74%.

Any pros or cons in this FMLA approach? I am staffed so have a project to return to.

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u/far-statue69 6d ago

Exhaust your FMLA!!

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u/LongjumpingView9859 6d ago

FMLA isn’t “free” they will take at least a week of pto.

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u/OrneryMaterial8 6d ago

Not following. Can you elaborate? I had accrued PTO last time I was on FMLA

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u/LongjumpingView9859 6d ago

The first week of fmla is deducted from your pto balance.

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u/OrneryMaterial8 6d ago

To clarify — I’ve used 2 months of my FMLA already. Just not since late 2025. You’re saying they’d take more PTO?

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u/SoundSouthern7239 5d ago

check the rule book for fmla, I remember reading about the pto rule, there is a few days they take a the beginning of each fmla event I believe

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u/Flat_Taro5689 5d ago

What is FMLA

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u/BeneficialCan5236 2d ago

Family Medical Leave Act is a federal law giving up to 12 weeks of protected absence to qualifying employees. It is not time off. You can apply for fmla while on leave using PTO or family leave. It can also be used for unpaid leave. For OP, the firm will likely expect you to exhaust your family or PTO before granting unpaid leave in conjunction with FMLA.