I was fired 3 weeks ago and that company won't give me my vacation hours that I had saved 64hrs. Legal?
476168
Contact your local states attourneys office and ask them, state to state labor laws vary.
402098
It depends on the company of course, but as a general rule, you - if vacation time is one of the written benefits, you should receive payment for the vacation time equal to your rate of pay.  This is also dependent upon your state's employment laws.  I know that in California, I was able to file a complaint when I didn't receive my vacation compensation and it was ordered to be paid.
948383
If you were still in a probationary period , then yes they can let you go , but if you have been employed for a while and done with your probationary period then no they cannot fire you for not wanting to work an extra shift , that is a wrongful termination , you can get a Lawyer and sue them for sure .
553523
No. It is not right. It has been a long time since I have looked at the laws and they might have varied a little in that time. But I do know it used to be anything over five hours you had to have a half hour. Anything over seven hours you are entitled to another half hour.\n\nI will look up and see if I can find recent laws. \nFight your boss and if they will not change then take it to the BBB or the county.
370634
You mean you were in a salaried position since you aren't paid for OT just 40hrs a week. If you and your employer qualify under FMLA you can request up to 12wks of UNPAID (or paid at THEIR discretion) leave. It doesn't have to be at one time. However it sounds like that's not really an option for you. Since you are requesting a new job you have to agree to the job or decide not to work. They have NO responsibilty for unemployment since it's not their actions causing you to leave work. Unemployment only comes in if your employer lets you go without reason (doesn't mean you have to be fired, just told we're letting you go because you can't fulfill the job requirements). Since you're the one causing the job action you thus do not qualify for unemployment. \n\nSeems they've offered you at least something, which is more then they have to. Remember they're not responsible for your actions. \n\nAlso note that for some benefit programs you must be working 20hrs/wk or at least searching for work and ready to take what becomes available.\n\nEDIT: To james, it's not illegal to pay for 40hrs/wk regardless of if you work more as long as it's a salaried position.  If she was just a front-line worker then yes it'd be illegal, but being salaried means you get 40hrs/wk regardless of if you work 38hrs or 60hrs as long as you come in each day.
858567
This isn't a legal issue, it's a company policy issue.  If you are on salary they have to pay you the whole day, because you showed up; however, they can also charge your vacation time for the hours not worked.
1043049
That's illegal. A former employer should only confirm that you worked there and your title and the time period that you were employed in that position. That's about it.\n\nI'd get a lawyer.
755029
I don't think that's actually a law as your previous employer has a right to tell your prospective employer if you had a habit of not coming into work beyond your vacation time, didn't complete your responsibilities on time. I don't think they should tell your employer you're a horrible human being b/c they didn't like you, but as far as I know it's not illegal. \n\nAlso, if your employer is going to say something bad about you, then don't list them in the first place. Only include that job for a background check, if they require one.
335164
While you worked there, you were entitled to have a copy of absolutely anything you signed (which you probably signed your corrective action).  You are entitled to view every last thing in your file regarding any grievances/proof/documentation the company had against your performance (except for anything related to any criminal investigation had they been conducting one).  You can try to call their bluff and contact them stating that you would like to see copies of what you signed and documents related to your performance.  I think they have the right to deny you since you no longer work there.  I worked with a lawyer in a claim I am not allowed to say details of.  Marc Levine was my lawyer - a great wrongful termination/discrimination/sexual harrassment/workplace grievances lawyer.  I have nothing but great things to say about him.  He works on a purely contingency basis so you only pay him if you win the claim or settle out of court.  I will give you his number if you want it so that you can see if you have a claim.  I think he will be able to subpeona those documents should it go that far.  He will be able to tell you what to do next.
970653
they can't fire you for an on the job injury regardless of how long you have been there, not only would you get unemployment if they did, but you would have a very strong case for a wrongfull termination lawsuit, in addition you sould seek punitive damages for the injury itself.
1024780
your employer has the right to determine when you may take your holiday, depending on how busy the workload is at different times of the year, etc. Even if you have already purchased tickets, and made reservations, it does not guarantee that you will be able to take the time off.
634201
Yup where I live it is legal and it has happened to me.  There is nothing you can do about it.  I even went as far as getting a lawyer and they even told me there was nothing that could be done.  However, the lawyer contacted the place where I worked and they changed my file to say I left rather than I was fired.
991162
If you have no proof that you worked those hours for that company or you weren't on their payroll/formerly hired with them then it is a lost cause.
1126389
Wrongful termination!!!  SUE THE CRAP OUT'a THEM!!!
898870
they can "suspend" you for any length of time if you have broken a company rule.\n\nAnd they can lay you off anytime they want for any reason, or just no reason at tall.\n\nfor employees not working somewhere long enogh to get paid holiday pay,  being off on a holiday is unpaid.\n\nSo you did not explain exactaly what is happened,\n\nBut they could tell you that if you don't work Saturday, they will just not call you in next week,
940493
Perfectly legal. You should watch the news more! If you are being paid to work for that company, work. Do not access anything personal except at lunch or breaktime.Our company also checks to make sure no one is going on naughty websites and can tell you what has been erased even! You can come in early or stay late for personal things, if you have no other choice. They are not interested in your bank account-only of you were paying bills on company time.
4898
You should look into filing a lawsuit at least against him, but possibly against the company for letting it go on. They have clearly not made an effective effort to make a livable work environment for you. Contact a local lawyer.