Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vacation, Personal & Sick Time
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Types of Paid Time Off (PTO)

Michaels knows work-life balance is important. That’s why we offer various types of Paid Time Off (PTO), so you can take time away from work when you need it.

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Vacation Time

Use vacation time to rest, relax and recharge.

  • You earn paid vacation time based on your job and your tenure with the Company.
  • For new hires, your number of vacation days is prorated based on 1) the number of pay periods left in your vacation plan year, and 2) your job position.
  • Vacation is not carried over or paid out when you leave the Company, unless required by law.

Read the Full Policy

For more details, refer to the HR Manual 8.1 Vacation/Personal Time Policy on MIKHUB and Intranet.

Personal Time

Field Full-Time Team Members

  • Field full-time Team Members receive eight (8) Personal Hours annually that are not prorated upon hire or promotion.
  • These Personal Hours expire on Nov. 1 of each year, unless otherwise required by law.

Support, Management, Distribution & Artistree & Store Hourly Team Members

  • Support, Management, Distribution Center, Artistree, and Store Hourly Team Members receive prorated Personal Hours based on the number of pay periods left in the vacation plan year upon hire or promotion.
  • These Personal Hours expire on Feb. 1 each year, unless otherwise required by law.

Read the Full Policy

For more details, refer to the HR Manual 8.1 Vacation/Personal Time Policy – US on MIKHUB and Intranet.

Sick Time

Use your Sick Time hours in the case of injury or illness for yourself or a family member, and to attend doctor or dental appointments for you or a family member.

Read the Full Policy

For more details, refer to the HR Manual 8.4 Sick Leave Policy on MIKHUB and Intranet.

Requesting Time Off

Team Members should request their Paid Time Off (PTO) in the same system used to enter their time (i.e. Workday or WorkSmart).

You must request a Leave of Absence (LOA) if you are going to be absent from work for more than five (5) consecutive working days due to a personal, medical, or other reason.

Learn More & Request LOA

Get Support

For assistance, contact Team Member Services at 855-432-MIKE (6453) and select option 2, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. You can also open a Knowledge Zone support ticket.

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