PTO Laws by State
PTO and vacation payout rules vary by state. Select your state below to see the rules that apply and use the state-specific PTO calculator.
All 50 States & DC
PTO and Vacation Laws Overview
Paid time off (PTO) and vacation payout rules vary by state. Some states require employers to pay out all earned, unused PTO when employment ends; others leave it to company policy or have no specific rule. Use-it-or-lose-it policies (forfeiting unused PTO at year-end) are prohibited in a few states and allowed under conditions in others. This page links to a PTO calculator and law summary for each state.
Use the list above to open a state's PTO calculator (with state pre-selected) and a short summary of payout requirements, use-it-or-lose-it rules, and accrual caps. For exact legal language, check your state labor agency or an attorney.