Vacation Pay After Layoff?

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Just was let go from my position about two weeks ago. Basically a staff agency type of job. Moreover my company has a jobs that vary in shifts and pay. I was waiting to hear back and over the course of several days did not get feedback about upcoming postions. I decided to file for unemployment and when the human resource director called me she made it fairly clear that there were no day shift positions available. The human resource director decided to give me a temporary layoff period of 30days. During this time I will still recvieve Unemployment benefits and remain in Good Standing with the company for future employment. She also noted that there would be a new contract in Januarary 2010. My question is that I had already acruied Vacation Time and want to know if my company will pay this vacation pay at the end of the temp layoff period or even if they are obligated to do so?
 
The first two answers are generally correct.

Regarding vacation pay: There is no law that tells a company how to manage fringe benefits (accrued vacation is a fringe benefit). So it would be the policy of the company, or their practice if there is no policy in place.

Regarding unemployment eligibility: A temporary layoff is legally considered "not working through no fault of your own" so you would generally be eligible for unemployment benefits as long as you:

* Are available for work
* Don't turn down work offered to you
* Are actively seeking work (yes, this applies in temp. layoff situations)
 
depends on where you are, in a couple of states earned vacation MUST be paid out but in MOST states it is a matter of policy...... almost certainly the only way for you to get an accurate answer will be to ask your employer.......
 
Employment laws vary from State to State. Make sure you document everything and get everything in writing from the HR director. The comapny should have a handbook that should state their vacation policy. If the company has provided vacation pay or other employees in your situation in the past, they could be obligated under State law to do so for you. Basically if you feel you are not getting answers and are getting the runaround look for advice from an employment attorney. Sometimes you can find one pretty cheap like around $150 just to look at your situation.
 
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