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California PTO Balance Calculator — Free 2026

California PTO Law: California treats all accrued PTO as earned wages. Employers cannot have use-it-or-lose-it policies. All unused PTO must be paid out at termination.

State Law Note (California): California treats all accrued PTO as earned wages. Unused PTO must be paid out at termination — employers cannot have use-it-or-lose-it policies.

How does your PTO accrue?

Total Hours Worked This Year

Hours Earned Per Hour Worked (accrual rate)

PTO Days Used This Year

Hours Per Workday

Carryover Cap (days, optional)

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