Is a former employee entitled to their paid vacation time after leaving without a 2 week’s notice?
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Is a former employee entitled to their paid vacation time after leaving without a 2 week’s notice?
Asked on January 29, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Arizona
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No, they are not, unless they have a written employment contract which, under these circumstances, would see them being paid for the unused vacation. In the absence of written contract, an employer does not need to pay out vacation on termination of employment.
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