The Protected Time Off Act aims to ensure that employees receive paid annual leave, allowing them to take time off for personal reasons without losing income. This legislation promotes a better work-life balance and enhances overall employee well-being by establishing a baseline standard for paid leave across various sectors. Under the Act, employers are required to provide at least one hour of paid annual leave for every 25 hours worked, with a maximum of 80 hours of leave that can be accrued in a 12-month period.