It depends on your state and company policy. Some states treat accrued vacation as earned wages that must be paid out; others let the employer’s written policy decide. Check both before your last day.
Whether that banked PTO converts to cash rides on two documents: your state’s wage law and your employer’s written policy. A number of states treat accrued vacation as earned wages that must be paid at separation — and some void "use it or lose it" policies entirely. Other states leave it to policy: if the handbook says unused PTO is forfeited, it is. Details that decide close cases: whether the policy distinguishes vacation from sick time (sick payout is rarely required), caps on accrual, and whether you resigned versus were terminated. Before giving notice, read the policy, know your state’s rule, and get your accrual balance in writing.
Depends on the state — some prohibit forfeiting accrued vacation entirely, others allow it if the written policy is clear. State law controls over the handbook.
Rarely required — payout rules mostly cover vacation/PTO. Some employers voluntarily pay sick balances, but few states mandate it.
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