In many states, employers are required to provide paid sick leave, but PTO more broadly isn’t mandatory anywhere. With that said, extending the benefits that full-time employees receive to part-time workers and contractors can be a powerful way to ensure that they’re not treated or feeling like second-class workers in your organization. Furthermore, as many businesses are reliant on these talents, it would ensure that these businesses remain attractive options for candidates and workers who work outside of a full-time arrangement.