Hi Folks, Currently our sick time policy follows the MA required Paid Sick Time requirement (employees accrue at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with only 40 hours rolling over into the next calendar year). Paid sick time is a valuable employee benefit that we budget for as if each employee uses their full amount. It doesn't currently benefit those who don't use it (aka don't get sick). We are wondering if other farms are paying out remaining/unused amounts of sick time at the end of each year? We have a few long time employees that have never received anything from this 'benefit' because they haven't gotten sick. Anyone willing to share their Sick Time Policy, and what benefit they offer to those that do not use their sick time? We can keep Covid-Related sick time out of this conversation for now. Thanks for your thoughts! Missy and Casey -- ----------------------- *Old Friends Farm* *Certified Organic **Cut Flowers, Salad Greens, Vegetables, Ginger, Turmeric, and Specialty Products.* Co-Owners: Missy Bahret & Casey Steinberg PO Box 904, Amherst, MA 01004 Farm 413.253.9182 | Casey's cell 413.687.5676 www.oldfriendsfarm.com [log in to unmask] If you would like to be on our mailing list, please sign up on our website <https://www.oldfriendsfarm.com/>. Check us out on the Martha Stewart Show! <https://www.oldfriendsfarm.com/news> Purchase Online <https://www.oldfriendsfarm.com/all-products> You can also find our products at several stores & restaurants <https://www.oldfriendsfarm.com/stores-and-eateries>! Please help us appreciate these purveyors by thanking them for sourcing local produce & flowers!