learned a new term just now interviewing a worker: "PTO debt." As in, workers who are being required to use paid time off they haven't yet accrued will be expected to work it off once the workplace reopens. interview coming soon.

thanks to everyone who shared on this thread! the story is up now, and extra thanks to those who wrote in to tell me your stories. https://prospect.org/health/paying-off-your-paid-leave/