2006-08-17 12:02:58 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No job, no vacation.
2006-08-17 12:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by newt_peabody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sux.....but do they really owe you?
What are the laws in Ohio? Most states have laws that protect both employees and employers,and they're all different.
Did you give two weeks notice of your resignation? If not then you left everyone back at the (shop,office,job-site) short-handed,and don't deserve the back-pay.
Are you sure that you didn't already use the vacation time? Or didn't use it up before you accrued it (went in the hole)?
I got burned by a company once like that.It sucks bad.But check out your employment contract and local laws before you go gettin' a wild hair.If it's just a week of pay let it go...if it's a few weeks or a month they owe then check with a lawyer.
2006-08-17 19:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by Danny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are suppose to pay you for the time you earn for the year. For example you have 100 vacation hours, but you resigned 1/4 into the year. You would only get 25 vacation hours paid for. It's a crappy system that makes crap sense. Especially since most places have a probationary time to be able to pick up benefits which you would figure would cover the full years vacation hours before the year started.
2006-08-17 19:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin Federline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, the state will have the equivilant of the Bureau of Labor, and they will research your complaint. Federal labor laws are specific about these issues, too.
If you have a union, check with the union representative. If you are management, check your employment contract/conditions.
If there is a policy or practice at your former employer to pay for unused vacation, and you cannot find a state agency to take your case, elevate it to the governor's office and/or find an attorney.
2006-08-17 19:10:29 · answer #4 · answered by TakesSomePersistence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All unused vacation pay is owed to employees when the position is terminated, regardless of who terminated it. Like others suggested, talk to the HR department. If that fails, go to the Department of Labor or union if you belonged to one. an attorney should be the last resort.
2006-08-17 19:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to an expert and retired specialist with the U.S. Department of Labor, vacation pay is a purely employee fringe benefit, and thus, is not regulated by U.S. labor law or the Dept. of Labor.
Since it is not a vested right under U.S. labor laws, employers are free to modify, adjust, reschedule, etc. vacation time and pay.
2006-08-17 19:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by AJGLaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check your policies. Not sure if there are laws requiring payout of unused vacation. Check with local employment governing bodies to find out laws on this.
Expensive lesson learned. Next time, check first and use it if you have to.
2006-08-17 19:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you get e reasonable notice that you were resigning? If not they do not have to pay you. But if you did, talk to someone in HR. Or talk to your boss.
2006-08-17 19:09:47 · answer #8 · answered by yanially 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have taken your vacation before you resigned. You may be out of luck.
2006-08-17 19:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by Melius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better find the reason why they doesn't want to pay you...and if you think you really have to be paid , then ask asisstance from a lawyer for possible legal action.
2006-08-17 19:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by chona a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you lived in Canada, you'd go to the Work Norms Commission -(Gov't service) and they'd sue their asses and get you the money. Perhaps they have somehting similar in Ohio?
2006-08-17 19:08:40 · answer #11 · answered by MarQus1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋