Is it true that if an employee authorizes a deduction in writing at the time of termination, negative vacation/PTO can be deducted from the final paycheck?
HRCalifornia
No, vacation and PTO are wages. A negative balance of wages deducted from wages earned by an employee is unlawful withholding, regardless of whether the employee is exempt or nonexempt.
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