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California PTO Policy
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| Accrual cap allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Accrual cap details | Yes, but the cap must be reasonable. |
| Accrual citation | Boothby v. Atlas Mech., Inc., 6 Cal. App. 4th 1595 (1992) |
| Use-it-or-lose-it | No |
| Use-it-or-lose-it details | A policy cannot require forfeiture of accrued vacation. Exceptions apply for collective bargaining agreements and leaves not treated like vacation (e.g., sick pay). |
| Citation | Cal. Lab. Code § 227.3; California DLSE Vacation FAQs; DLSE Enforcement Manual (section 15.1.4) |
| Handbook statement | Recommended / required |
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