If I was laid off and received 2 weeks vacation pay on my last day, can I be denied unemployment benefits due to this?
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If I was laid off and received 2 weeks vacation pay on my last day, can I be denied unemployment benefits due to this?
I have not heard from the unemployment office and it has been over 6 weeks. My claim still says pending. I received an email today saying that the vacation pay is the pending issue. They have not reviewed my claim and therefore have not denied me yet.
Asked on February 16, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Typically, receiving vacation pay on termination of employment does not bar you from collecting unemployment, but could affect the timing: you are considered employed until the time represent by the vacation pay (e.g. two weeks after termination) has expired, so you could not receive unemployment benefits (if otherwise eligible) until after the vacation period has expired.
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