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Montana PTO Calculator

In Montana, PTO payout at separation depends on your employer's written policy.

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Accrual method
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Montana PTO rules

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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ACCRUAL PER PERIOD

3.08 hrs

80 ÷ 26 = 3.08 hrs

ANNUAL PTO

80 hrs (10.0 days)

3.08 × 26 = 80 hrs

AVAILABLE BALANCE

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.

MonthAccruedBalance
January6.67 h6.67 h
February6.67 h13.33 h
March6.67 h20.00 h
April6.67 h26.67 h
May6.67 h33.33 h
June6.67 h40.00 h
July6.67 h46.67 h
August6.67 h53.33 h
September6.67 h60.00 h
October6.67 h66.67 h
November6.67 h73.33 h
December6.67 h80.00 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.

MT PTO LAWS

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.