Unpaid time off can create a positive culture of work/life balance by allowing extra flexibility for employees who need it. Additionally, it gives decision-making power to employees. However, if some employees take large amounts of UTO, it can cause fellow team members to have to work more to compensate for their absence. Additionally, if an employee must take UTO for something essential (like going to court for a traffic ticket), they may feel the company attendance policy is too strict and complain.