It does depend on the size of the company. If it’s a small business, it may have no leeway occasionally, and you may need to time your PTO.

Really? Really though? Because unless I’m a part owner with a substantial stake, fuck all the way off with that boot licking nonsense. Capital is not your friend. They are not your family. A small business is at best like a cute little bear cub, that will maul you to death without a moment’s remorse when it is bigger.