Montana PTO Calculator
In Montana, PTO payout at separation depends on your employer's written policy.
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PTO payout depends on employer policy. Use-it-or-lose-it is prohibited; cap triggers pause, not forfeiture.
Cap triggers pause in accrual, not forfeiture of balance.
Statute: MCA §39-3-205
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3.08 hrs
80 ÷ 26 = 3.08 hrs
80 hrs (10.0 days)
3.08 × 26 = 80 hrs
0.0 hrs (0.0 days)
Current balance (0) − used (0) = 0.0 hrs
Enter your hourly rate to see PTO dollar value and payout estimate.
| Month | Accrued | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.67 h | 6.67 h |
| February | 6.67 h | 13.33 h |
| March | 6.67 h | 20.00 h |
| April | 6.67 h | 26.67 h |
| May | 6.67 h | 33.33 h |
| June | 6.67 h | 40.00 h |
| July | 6.67 h | 46.67 h |
| August | 6.67 h | 53.33 h |
| September | 6.67 h | 60.00 h |
| October | 6.67 h | 66.67 h |
| November | 6.67 h | 73.33 h |
| December | 6.67 h | 80.00 h |
In Montana, PTO payout at separation depends on your employer's written policy. If the policy promises payout, it is typically enforceable. Use-it-or-lose-it policies are prohibited in Montana. This Montana PTO calculator applies your state's rules. For exact legal language, consult Montana Department of Labor and Industry or an attorney.
Montana PTO Laws Summary
PTO Payout at Termination
Depends on your employer's policy
PTO payout depends on employer policy. Use-it-or-lose-it is prohibited; cap triggers pause, not forfeiture.
Statute: MCA §39-3-205
Use-it-or-lose-it
Prohibited. Employers cannot require you to forfeit earned PTO.
Accrual cap
Cap triggers pause in accrual, not forfeiture of balance.
For official guidance, see Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
Montana PTO FAQ
It depends on your employer's policy. Montana does not mandate payout by law, but if your employer has a written policy promising payout, they must follow it.
No. Montana prohibits use-it-or-lose-it; employers cannot require you to forfeit earned PTO.
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