California § 227.3 - Unless otherwise provided by a collective-bargaining agreement, whenever a contra
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 227.3 — Unless otherwise provided by a collective-bargaining agreement, whenever a contra, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 227.3. Unless otherwise provided by a collective-bargaining agreement, whenever a contra
Unless otherwise provided by a collective-bargaining agreement, whenever a contract of employment or employer policy provides for paid vacations, and an employee is terminated without having taken off his vested vacation time, all vested vacation shall be paid to him as wages at his final rate in accordance with such contract of employment or employer policy respecting eligibility or time served; provided, however, that an employment contract or employer policy shall not provide for forfeiture of vested vacation time upon termination. The Labor Commissioner or a designated representative, in the resolution of any dispute with regard to vested vacation time, shall apply the principles of equity and fairness.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 227.3
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 227.3 cover?
Section 227.3 ("Unless otherwise provided by a collective-bargaining agreement, whenever a contra") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 227.3?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 227.3 apply to my situation?
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