Why Do Workers Take Less Paid Time Off Than They Can?

In a 2023 survey, nearly nine out of 10 workers said it was extremely or very important to have a job that offers paid time off (PTO) for vacations, doctor appointments, and minor illnesses. Yet almost half said they take less time off than their employers allow. Here are the top reasons they gave for not using all their PTO.

Source: Pew Research Center, 2023 (survey did not include workers with unlimited paid time off)