Can a company close for Easter and not pay you for day even though it is a work day for you?
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Can a company close for Easter and not pay you for day even though it is a work day for you?
I work at a retail store and Always work Sunday. Easter Sunday the whole company is closed. I would work if they were open, being Jewish, but can’t so I lose a days pay. Since I am part-time I don’t get vacation or sick pay.
Asked on April 10, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Unless not paying you for the holiday violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, then not paying you is legal. Holiday pay is discretionary. In other words, a company can chose to pay it or not. The fact is that most employment (full or part-time) is an "at will". Therefore, an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit.
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