My vacation hours 169 never were paid.

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My vacation hours 169 never were paid.

I worked for a company for more than 23 years, I used to save my vacation hours
for later used, never have any problem, so this year I changed job in June 2018, I
asked my employer to pay my vacation hours saved it, send certified letter and so
far no answer, what can I do to get pay? i had proof in my check stubs how many
hrs had been save.

Asked on October 14, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Your state (CA) requires that earned but unused vacation time be paid out when at the end of employment: it is considered equivalent to wages you have earned. You can try filing a complaint with the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement: they may help you get the money. Alternately, you could sue your former employer for the money. If the amount at stake is equal to or less than your state's small claims limit, a "pro se" (as your own attorney) small claims lawsuit is a fast, cost-effective  option.


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