Can we have different vacation policies for different worksites and different groups in the same office?

Yes, California employers may establish different vacation policies among their employees.

Paid vacation is a discretionary employee benefit offered by employers. Because no laws require employers to provide paid vacations to employees, companies may decide who is entitled to paid vacation leave, the amount of leave and when vacation can be taken.

Employers have the flexibility to establish different accrual rates or rules based on multiple factors.

Companies also may use paid vacation to attract new employees or to incentivize and reward current employees. For example, applicants may negotiate a higher vacation amount than is