Can a previous employer take away your vacation time after you quit?

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Malandkib

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I have worked at the same factory for 15 years and suffered through carpal tunnel as a result. The work load became so tremendous that I was not physically capable of doing everything that they ask me. I quit and had 3 weeks of vacation pay that was refused to me. The owner said that the 3 weeks was to be "earned" over the year, yet there have already been a few others who took were granted their vacation pay. Is it legal to deny me my vacation pay?
 
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ClintR

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Paid Vacation is a benefit that the employer offers. If you have vacation time and you quit, that offer is off of the table.
 
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Melowww

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Yes, it is leagl, most companies work that way. You accrue your vacation time over the course of the year, even though most companies will allow you to use it in advance.
 
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AlbertEinstein

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The question is what, if anything, have you earned. When did the period begin for being eligible for 3 weeks? Have you worked that entire period? What does the employee manual say about working part of the period and getting vacation pay? You will likley find your answers there.
 
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MeLe4

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Your employer is correct. In most companies, you earn vacation days by the hour over the course of the year. So, since you get 3 weeks of vacation per year, you earn one week of vacation every 4 months, which works out to roughly 2.5 hours of vacation per week.

Since we are a little over 8 weeks into the year, you would have accrued a little over 2 days of your 3 weeks of vacation so far. If you've already taken those 2 days, the company owes you naught. If you've taken MORE than 2 days so far, you technically owe THEM, but they'll rarely attempt to collect.
 
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