Plain-English explanations of the rules behind each calculator: PTO payout, final paychecks, severance, benefits after a job ends, and minimum wage. Each guide lists the sources it relies on.
PTO Laws
Discover which states legally require employers to pay out unused PTO when you quit or get fired. Check our 2026 state-by-state guide.
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Use the calculator: PTO Payout CalculatorPTO Laws
Find out if your employer must pay your unused PTO after a layoff, how the WARN Act protects you, and exactly what steps to take in your first 48 hours.
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Use the calculator: PTO Payout CalculatorPTO Laws
Most employees with unlimited PTO are surprised to learn they may receive nothing when they leave. Here's the truth about unlimited PTO payout laws in 2026.
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Use the calculator: PTO Payout CalculatorPTO Laws
PTO stands for Paid Time Off — the hours your employer pays you while you're not working. Learn how PTO accrues and what happens when you leave.
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Use the calculator: PTO Payout CalculatorFinal Paycheck
Find out exactly when your employer must pay your final paycheck in all 50 states, what must be included, and how to fight back if they're late.
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Use the calculator: Final Paycheck Deadline CalculatorFinal Paycheck
Learn the exact formula to calculate your PTO payout, how to convert a salary to an hourly rate, and how much taxes will take out of your final check.
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Use the calculator: Final Paycheck Deadline CalculatorSeverance
Learn how severance is calculated, how it is taxed, and the critical OWBPA protections for workers over 40 before you sign an agreement.
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Use the calculator: Severance Pay CalculatorJob Loss
A step-by-step financial checklist for what to do in the first 48 hours and first 30 days after losing your job — from PTO payout to COBRA to your 401k.
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Use the calculator: Final Paycheck Deadline CalculatorBenefits
COBRA lets you keep your employer health insurance after job loss — but at $793/month for single coverage. Learn the rules and cheaper alternatives.
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Use the calculator: Total Compensation CalculatorMinimum Wage
The federal minimum wage remains $7.25, unchanged since 2009. Check your state's 2026 minimum wage rate and find out what to do if you're being underpaid.
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Use the calculator: Minimum Wage by State
