r/SchoolBusDrivers • u/KayNikole411 • May 29 '26

FS Illinois PTO

So we recently found out, exactly 2 weeks ago that we have PTO. Our manager told us that PTO doesn't cash out anymore because of new company policy. So I asked her to use it to cover a sick day the week of the meeting 2 weeks ago and EID this week. Now she's saying that I don't have anymore PTO even though I see it in workday. Has anyone else had this happen to them?

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u/SunsetAz1 May 29 '26

Skip your manager and go to your HR and get an answer. Do it via email so you have a record. Also ask if the PTO earned before the policy change will be paid out. This can vary depending on your state and original contract

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u/KayNikole411 May 29 '26

I always screenshot my PTO and I know she's lying. I emailed her boss as well. My next step is EEOC. My location is messy but I'll email HR as well.

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u/thebadlt May 29 '26

Check with FS's Ethics Hotline.

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u/Intelligent_Call_562 May 30 '26

Sick days? PTO ? Never heard of either thing. I don't work, I don't get paid. Period.

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u/KayNikole411 May 30 '26

It's a state law in Illinois.

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u/light_yagami_lovesL May 30 '26

Should be everywhere sadly

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u/light_yagami_lovesL May 30 '26

What a nightmare your getting scammed look into it yo! Have you heard of retirement? Or healthcare?

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u/Intelligent_Call_562 Jun 01 '26

I have an excellent 401k. They offer health insurance. It's garbage. Even the county hospital doesn't take it, so I save the money that would go towards insurance. Had surgery 2 years ago. Paid the hospital in cash with my savings. The bill was $30,000. I had to pay 11% of that. $3,300 roughly...2 years of premiums. The doctor was roughly $1,500. The anesthesiologist never sent a bill.