Is my employer required to pay out my left over vacation time when I quit my job?
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Is my employer required to pay out my left over vacation time when I quit my job?
Asked on July 16, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that the majority of states do not require employers to provide vacation benefits to employees; such benefits are discretionary. However, if an employer does decide to offer vacation pay, most states will enforce the employer’s policy. Your state's department of labor can assist with collecting any earned or accrued vacation pay if your employer fails to pay it out after you quit.
That having been said, your company handbook is the best resource for determining whether or not you are entitled to vacation pay if you quit. Many employers allow workers to cash out accrued vacation hours when employment ends.
Note: When reviewing company policy, you’ll need to distinguish between the type of benefits you’re entitled to. Some companies 0offer several types such as sick pay, vacation pay and/or paid time off (i.e. PTO). If your company lists each type of benefit separately, it may also have different rules about what type of pay you’ll receive if you quit.
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