PTO Tracking
Without the Spreadsheet
Your PTO spreadsheet is one accidental deletion away from chaos. Thicket gives you a real system: request, approve, track, done.
Included in every plan. Pro is $49/mo for unlimited users.
Three Ways PTO Spreadsheets Fail
They break
Someone accidentally deletes a row. Someone overwrites a formula. Someone forgets to update their hours. You don't find out until someone complains about their balance being wrong. By then, you're reconstructing data from email threads.
They don't notify anyone
An employee adds their vacation days to the spreadsheet. Their manager doesn't check the spreadsheet for a week. The employee assumed it was approved. The manager assumed they'd be asked. Now it's a problem.
They can't show team availability
You approve three vacation requests without realizing they all overlap the same week. The spreadsheet doesn't show you a team calendar. It's just rows and columns. You find out about the coverage gap when it's too late to fix.
Request. Approve. Track. Done.
PTO should be simple. Here's how it works in Thicket.
Employee Requests
Pick dates, choose the PTO type (vacation, sick, personal), add an optional note. Takes about 30 seconds.
Manager Approves
Manager gets a notification. They can see the team calendar to check for conflicts. One click to approve or decline.
Calendar Updates
Approved PTO shows on the team calendar. Balances update automatically. Everyone knows who's out and when.
See Your Whole Team at a Glance
The team calendar shows every approved PTO request. Before you approve a new request, you can see exactly who else will be out that week.
No more double-checking with five different people. No more accidentally approving overlapping vacations. The calendar does the work.
March 2026
Team CalendarSarah K.
Mar 10-14
Mike R.
Mar 12-13
Jess L.
Mar 17-21
Tom H.
Mar 19
Ana P.
Mar 24-28
Balances That Update Themselves
Accrual calculations, carryover rules, and used/remaining balances. All automatic. No end-of-month reconciliation needed.
Vacation
12
days remaining
8 of 20 used
Sick
5
days remaining
2 of 7 used
Personal
3
days remaining
0 of 3 used
Frequently Asked Questions
How do employees request PTO?
They pick their dates, select the type (vacation, sick, personal), and submit. Their manager gets notified and can approve or decline with one click. The employee sees the status update in real time.
Can I set different PTO policies for different groups?
Yes. You can configure accrual rates, carryover limits, and PTO types per group. Salaried and hourly employees can have different policies. New hires can have a probation period.
Is there a team calendar view?
Yes. The team calendar shows who's out and when. Managers can spot conflicts before approving requests. No more surprise coverage gaps.
What does Thicket cost for PTO tracking?
PTO tracking is included in every plan. Free plan: up to 5 users. Pro plan: $49/mo (or $39/mo annually) for unlimited users. PTO tracking, project management, employee forms, timesheets, and more are all included.
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