Being forced to use vacation before use of sick days
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Being forced to use vacation before use of sick days
Curious if an employer can force an
employee to use their vacation time
first before using their sick time, for
a sick day?
Asked on August 29, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, an employer can do this. Bear in mind that vacation time is not required: an employer does not have to provide any vacation time to employees. Since it is voluntary for the employer to provide vacation time, the employer can put conditions on it--such as that it must be used before sick leave.
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