US State PTO Laws & Regulations

State-by-state guide to Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation laws across the United States. Learn which states legally mandate unused PTO payout on final paychecks, state-mandated sick leave rules, and use-it-or-lose-it protections.

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Mandatory Payout States Policy-Governed States

Alabama (AL)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Alaska (AK)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Arizona (AZ)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Arkansas (AR)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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California (CA)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Colorado (CO)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Connecticut (CT)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Delaware (DE)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Florida (FL)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Georgia (GA)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Hawaii (HI)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Idaho (ID)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Illinois (IL)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Indiana (IN)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Iowa (IA)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Kansas (KS)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Kentucky (KY)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Louisiana (LA)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Maine (ME)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Maryland (MD)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Massachusetts (MA)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Michigan (MI)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Minnesota (MN)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Mississippi (MS)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Missouri (MO)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Montana (MT)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Nebraska (NE)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Nevada (NV)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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New Hampshire (NH)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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New Jersey (NJ)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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New Mexico (NM)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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New York (NY)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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North Carolina (NC)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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North Dakota (ND)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Ohio (OH)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Oklahoma (OK)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Oregon (OR)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Pennsylvania (PA)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Rhode Island (RI)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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South Carolina (SC)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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South Dakota (SD)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Tennessee (TN)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Texas (TX)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Utah (UT)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Vermont (VT)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Virginia (VA)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Washington (WA)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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West Virginia (WV)

Policy Governs

Payout is determined by employer written policy and handbook terms.

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Wisconsin (WI)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Wyoming (WY)

Payout Mandated

Earned vacation is treated as wages; payout required upon separation.

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Official Notice & Planning Disclaimer: This statement provides an automated calculation based on standard payroll accrual models, compensation rates, and statutory guidelines. Final wage disbursements, accrual rollover caps, and final tax withholdings are determined by your employer's written benefit policy, collective bargaining agreements, and official payroll records.