Company refusing to pay rest of my vacation time after layoff and Employee Handbook says they will.
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Company refusing to pay rest of my vacation time after layoff and Employee Handbook says they will.
I was laid off in April, due to lack of work.I was told at time of layoff that I would be paid for the remainder of my unused vacation time.I have a copy of the Employee Handbook, which states that after 2yrs of employment (I was there 3yrs)that an employee will recieve 2wks of paid vacation.It goes on to say that if employment ends”for any reason”,all unused vacation time will be paid.I’ve taken no vacation time this year and was only paid for 24hrs worth.Its over $500,after taxes I’m still due,but I have called and e-mailed these facts from Handbook&they won’t answer.What should I do?
Asked on May 23, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Without reading the entire handbook, I can't say whether it is enforceable as a contract. I'm not a Kentucky lawyer, but my research suggests that there isn't any other way to get your vacation pay. You need to take the handbook to an attorney, and one place to look for counsel in your area is our website, http://attorneypages.com
Many states have laws that would require vacation time to be paid at layoff, but Kentucky isn't one of them.
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