Guest bmaseman Posted April 26, 2001 Posted April 26, 2001 Is there any type of law in existance that says that employers cannot create a "use it or loose it" vacation policy? I know I remember reading somewhere that it is illegal for employers to do that but now am unable to find it when I need it. Any help would be appreciated.
smm Posted April 30, 2001 Posted April 30, 2001 The answer depends on state law. For example, earned vacation pay CANNOT be forfeited under California law. (aka the Suastez case) I do not know the result in the other 49 states.
Guest bmaseman Posted April 30, 2001 Posted April 30, 2001 Thank you for reply. Do you happen to know which state law it is? We are in California. I need to be able to give my boss specifics because he is convinced that he can do that as another company we do a lot of business with also practices the use it or loose it policy.
smm Posted April 30, 2001 Posted April 30, 2001 No, I do not know it off the top of my head and I do not have access to the California statutes at the moment. A few suggestions - 1. Call your labor lawyer, 2. Call the California labor commission, 3. Try to do a lexis search. Good luck!
Guest Lesley Sifers Posted May 1, 2001 Posted May 1, 2001 I think there is something about earned vacation being considered a form of compensation. Once earned, it can't be taken away. I seem to recall a federal case some years ago. You might try checking Wage & Hour laws through the Department of Labor.
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