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Nebraska PTO Calculator

Nebraska requires employers to pay out unused PTO when you leave your job.

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Accrual method
10 days (8h/day)
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Nebraska PTO rules

Employers must pay earned, unused PTO upon separation. Use-it-or-lose-it prohibited.

Statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. §48-1229

Your Results

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

Nebraska requires employers to pay out all earned, unused PTO when you leave your job. Use-it-or-lose-it policies are prohibited in Nebraska. This Nebraska PTO calculator applies your state's rules. For exact legal language, consult Nebraska Department of Labor or an attorney.

NE PTO LAWS

Nebraska PTO Laws Summary

PTO Payout at Termination

Your state requires PTO payout

Employers must pay earned, unused PTO upon separation. Use-it-or-lose-it prohibited.

Statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. §48-1229

Use-it-or-lose-it

Prohibited. Employers cannot require you to forfeit earned PTO.

For official guidance, see Nebraska Department of Labor.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Nebraska PTO FAQ

Yes. Nebraska law requires employers to pay all earned, unused vacation/PTO upon termination.

No. Nebraska prohibits use-it-or-lose-it; employers cannot require you to forfeit earned PTO.