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PTO Policy Template

Paid time off policy with accrual, carryover, sick leave, and state-mandated minimums.

US PTO policy — accrual, carryover, sick leave separation, state-mandated minimums. $49.

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II.What's in the pto policy template

What's in the pto policy template.

  • 01PTO accrual structure (front-loaded or accrual-based)
  • 02Carryover and cap policies
  • 03Sick leave separation (where state-mandated)
  • 04Holiday observance
  • 05Floating holidays and bereavement
  • 06State-mandated sick leave compliance (15+ states + DC)
  • 07Payout-at-termination handling
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.docx for Word, .pdf for sharing, and a Google Doc-compatible export. One purchase, all three.

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When the document is revised, we email you the new version free. Forever.

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Use within your organization, internally and externally with your counterparties. Not for resale.

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V.Frequently asked

Questions about the pto policy template.

Separate sick leave from PTO?

Required in many states (CA, CO, MA, OR, WA, NY and others). Combined PTO not allowed where sick leave is statutorily protected.

PTO payout at termination?

Required in CA, CO, IL, MT, NE, ND, and several others — earned vacation is treated as wages. Other states defer to company policy.

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PTO Policy, $49.

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