How do I put into QB payroll that we have a week off for stand-down paid but not deduct it from the employee's PTO

Thanks for getting back here in the Community, @Cherie Gunn KPHR. I'd be happy to guide you in adding a stand-down time off in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

To do so, you can simply create a new pay type in your QBO payroll account so the stand-down time off won't be deducted from your employee's Paid Time Off (PTO). Let me guide you on how:

1. Navigate to the Payroll menu and select Employees.
2. Then, select the employee you need to add a stand-down time off. 
3. Next, in the Pay types section, select Start or Edit.
4. Choose the pay types your want to add or edit:
   • Pay type: for hourly, salary, or commission only. 
   • Common pay types: overtime, holiday pay, bonus, or commission.
   • Time off pay policies: paid time off like sick or vacation.
   • Additional pay types: other pay types like tips, reimbursement, allowances, or fringe benefits.
5. Input the rates for each pay type.
6. To rename some of the pay types, simply select Edit next to it.
7. Once finished, select Save.

For reference, please check this link: Add or change pay types.

Running reports to track your employees data, business finances, and other payroll details is a breeze. To get started, feel free to check this article: Run payroll reports in QuickBooks Online Payroll. 

Don't hesitate to post again here if you have any other payroll concerns. I'm just a post away to help. Have a good one.