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Unlock the value of your employee’s PTO—At No Cost to You

Sorbet is a first-of-its-kind voluntary benefit that enables employees to turn unused PTO into cash by advancing their PTO payouts so they can access it now instead of waiting until they leave the company.

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Your employees are working hard—but still financially stressed

69%

of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency expense
 

78%

would change jobs for better pay

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70%

want the option to cash out

unused PTO

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And every year, over half of all PTO goes unused.
That’s earned value just sitting there—unavailable when employees need it most.

 

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Let’s change that

Sorbet is a first-of-its-kind, zero-cost benefit that turns unused PTO into flexible financial access.
Your employees can unlock up to $3,000 of their accrued PTO—now, not later.


Repayment is built directly into each paycheck—simple, seamless, and stress-free.

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What Clients Say

What Clients Say

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With Sorbet, I can afford things that aren't part of my spending plan. Especially now while times are tight. I love that Sorbet gives me that option

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When Financial Stress Goes Down, Productivity Goes Up

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65%

of Sorbet users report reduced financial stress

36%

increase in retention and overall job satisfaction

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cost or operational lift for your team

Giving employees access to the value of their unused PTO isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game-changer. When people feel more financially secure, they’re more focused, more engaged, and more likely to stay.

Financial wellness at their fingertips

Sorbet helps you offer a  benefit that’s practical, timely, and meaningful—proving to employees and candidates that you’re invested in their long-term well-being.

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Best part? It’s zero cost, zero integration & zero overhead for you!​

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Show your team you’ve got their back


Offering Sorbet shows your employees—and future hires—that you care about more than vacation days. You care about real-life financial flexibility.
Employees use their PTO Advance to:

 

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Cover everyday or emergency expenses
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Travel or recharge on their terms
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Save or pay down debt
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How it works

Offering Sorbet is fast, frictionless, and completely hands-off for HR:

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Employees Apply
They request an advance against their unused PTO balance.

Funds Are Delivered
Approved employees receive their advance in just a few days.

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Effortless Repayment
Small interest-only payments are automatically made through the employee’s paycheck - No integrations required!

Final Balance Repaid

When the employee receives their PTO payout (after two years or upon separation), it goes toward repaying the advance.

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No changes to your payroll system

No new workflows or complex integrations

No extra admin

Want to offer even more?
Sorbet’s employer program includes:

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Preferential employee terms â€‹

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Real-time insights and data

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Security-first implementation

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Customizable guardrails and approval logic

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Bring Sorbet to your team

We make it easy to get started. Just fill out the form below and we’ll reach out to get you set up—fast, free, and frictionless.

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Sorbet is not a bank. Loans are originated by Lead Bank at 9.99-36% APR and are subject to approval based partially on Paid Time Off (PTO) factors. Repayment plans include a balloon payment due at loan term or upon separation of employment. Must be 18 years old or age of majority in your home state to apply.

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