Is it legal for an employer to take away vacation time?
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Russell Mania
I work at Walmart and I had 29.75 hours of vacation time available. I work part time and for part timers it takes 2 years to get one week of vacation. I have been working their for 2-1/2 years and have to take my vacation before October otherwise I lose it. I went to put in for my vacation and it was rejected, couldn't understand why. Then I looked at my paystub and it said I only have 5 hours of vacation available. My pay stub 6 months ago showed that I had the 29.75 of vacation time avalibal and now my current paystub is showing that I only have 5 hours available. I was getting a lot of hours back then, and they have been cut drastically, so if my hours are cut, is it legal for Walmart to just take away my vacation time. I was counting on that time and I have my paystubs from the last year to prove how much vacation time I was entitled to. If they don't honor my vacation time can I possible take them to smalls claims court and sue them. I don't want to sue, but will as a last resort.
.gif){kind=avatar} lcr000 |
It really depends on what state you are in, there are a few states that regard vacation time as wages and can not be taken away once they are given, in other states they can take it away at will |
.gif){kind=avatar} Harry Ball |
Companies are not required to give you vacation time at all, so it's absolutely legal for them to take it away. |
.gif){kind=avatar} Wayne Z |
In the US, there is no legal requirement for an employer to give you any vacation time so you can not sue. |
.jpg){kind=avatar} Dood (9th account) |
"I work at Walmart..." |
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