What to do if I was recently terminated and my former employer won’t pay me my unused vacation time?
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What to do if I was recently terminated and my former employer won’t pay me my unused vacation time?
Asked on December 27, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Maryland
Answers:
Paula McGill / Paula J. McGill, Attorney at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Look at the employee handbook to determine if you are entitled to unused vacation. Before hiring an attorney, send a demand by mail for the days you believe you're entitled to receive. If that doesn't work you can consider hiring an attorney or filing in District Court without an attorney.
Also licensed in Maryland
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country if the unpaid vacation time that you have written about has been earned by you and is vested your employer is required to pay you this money immediately upon termination. Given what you have written, I suggest that you consult with a labor law attorney and/or a representative with your local department of labor to see what your legal recourse is for getting what is due you.
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