#paid-time-off

#paid-time-off

For years, the prevailing theory amongst workers about "unlimited vacation" is that it actually encourages workers to take less time off. Without the entitlement to a set number of days, employees can feel awkward requesting days off, or worried that doing so will make them look less committed to work. But a new study from payroll and HR platform Deel finds it's less about specific PTO policies than about culture. It all depends on where you live, says Lauren Thomas, the startup's economist.

In Germany, employees typically cannot exchange statutory vacation days for additional pay, as these days are mandated for recreation by law.