What happens to my vacation pay if I quit?
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What happens to my vacation pay if I quit?
Asked on August 5, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The majority of states do not require employers to provide vacation benefits to their employees. Consequently, such a benefit is discretionary. That having been said, if an employer does decide to offer vacation pay, the courts will enforce the employer’s policy.
The fact is that, your company handbook is the best resource for determining whether or not you are entitled to vacation pay if you quit. Most employers do allow workers to cash out accrued vacation hours when their employment ends.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
The majority of states do not require employers to provide vacation benefits to their employees. Consequently, such a benefit is discretionary. That having been said, if an employer does decide to offer vacation pay, the courts will enforce the employer’s policy.
The fact is that, your company handbook is the best resource for determining whether or not you are entitled to vacation pay if you quit. Most employers do allow workers to cash out accrued vacation hours when their employment ends.
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