1. Overview

Sharp Top Barbershop provides Paid Time Off (PTO) to support a healthy work-life balance. PTO can be used for rest, personal needs, vacation, or sick time. This benefit reflects our commitment to a professional and respectful workplace while maintaining flexibility for our team.

2. Eligibility

• All barbers begin accruing PTO immediately upon hiring.
• PTO cannot be used until after a 90-day waiting period from the start date.

3. Accrual Structure

• Barbers accrue 1 hour of PTO for every week worked.
• Each barber’s annual PTO cap is equal to the number of hours they are typically scheduled per week, with a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year.
• PTO accrues only in weeks where a barber works at least one scheduled shift.
• Accrual is consistent regardless of part-time or full-time status, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

PTO Cap by Team Member:

• Name - Cap / Accrued / Used
• Anthony (Full Time) - 40 Hours / 14 Hours Accrued / 0 Used
• Carly (Part Time) - 28 Hours / 10 Hours Accrued / 0 Used
• Dylan (Full Time) - 40 Hours / 14 Hours Accrued / 0 Used
• Eric (Full Time) - 40 Hours / 14 Hours Accrued / 0 Used
• Gabe (Full Time) - 40 Hours / 14 Hours Accrued / 0 Used
• Krys (Full Time) - 40 Hours / 14 Hours Accrued / 0 Used

4. PTO Cap & Expiration

• The annual PTO cap is based on the barber's scheduled hours (see section above).
• This is a Use-It-or-Lose-It policy — unused PTO expires at the end of the calendar year and does not carry over.
• PTO is not paid out if a barber leaves the company, whether voluntarily or involuntarily.

5. Using PTO

• PTO can be used for vacation, personal time, sick days, medical appointments, or mental health days.
• Sick days do not require advance notice, but barbers must contact management as early as possible the day of the absence.
• Planned PTO must be requested at least 14 days in advance through Sharp Top Connect or directly to a manager.
• PTO can be taken in hourly increments or full days.

6. Blackout Dates

• PTO will not be approved during key blackout periods:
• The two weeks leading up to major holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s)
• Special shop events or promotions
• Management reserves the right to adjust blackout periods with reasonable notice.

7. Abuse or Misuse

• No-call/no-show absences may result in loss of PTO eligibility and/or disciplinary action.
• PTO must be used responsibly. Excessive call-outs may lead to a performance review.

8. Policy Changes

This policy may be updated or adjusted at the discretion of Sharp Top ownership. All changes will be communicated in writing.