California Pto Accrual Rules

Summary

California employers must pay out accrued PTO upon termination. They can cap the amount of PTO you can accrue but cannot take away accrued PTO, even for commission-based employees. Consult an employment law attorney for personalized advice.

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If your company makes you accrue time off (PTO) but it’s not actually paid time off and you’re commission based, can they still limit your time off?
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California
Hello ****, in California:
*. Employers must pay out accrued PTO upon termination.
*. Employers can cap the amount of PTO you can accrue.
*. Employers cannot take away accrued PTO, even for commission-based employees.
Please consult with an employment law attorney for individual advice.