What can I do if my ex-employer refuses to pay me my vacation time because they said I didn’t give enough notice?
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What can I do if my ex-employer refuses to pay me my vacation time because they said I didn’t give enough notice?
I was granted my vacation for June 1-18th. While on vacation I found out I would not be able to return to work on the 19th due to family issues. I gave my manger notice on June 2 that I would no longer to be with the company after June 12th. They said because I did not give 2 weeks notice i am unable to get my benefits. even though I was schedule to be off until june 19th can they stil with hold my benefits.
Asked on June 17, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Unless you have any employment contract, your employment is employment at will. Your employer may fire you at any time, for any reason--such as right after you tell the employer that you are not coming back after vacation. Once fired, you would not receive any pay or other benefits, including vacation pay/benefits. Your employer is therefore legally able to terminate your employment and deny you pay and benefits (e.g. vacation pay) at any point they decide to, after you told them you were leaving; they do not need to allow you take advantage of previously scheduled vacation time.
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