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| Accrual cap allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Accrual cap details | Yes, but the cap cannot be less than one year's worth of vacation. |
| Accrual citation | 7 CCR 1103-7 (r. 2.17) |
| Use-it-or-lose-it | Likely No |
| Use-it-or-lose-it details | When an employer chooses to provide vacation pay, it cannot be forfeited once earned. |
| Citation | 7 CCR 1103-7 (r. 2.17); Nieto v. Clark's Market, Inc. |
| Handbook statement | Recommended / required |
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