Vacation Policy Clarification

Summary

In New York, employers have the authority to set vacation policies. If the policy is unclear, courts often side with the employee. Employers cannot deny the use of accrued vacation time or refuse to pay it out upon termination unless explicitly stated in a written policy. Whether you must use vacation time after working 40 hours in a week depends on your employers policy. Consult an employment law attorney for personalized advice.

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In New York, employers have wide latitude to set vacation policies. However:
- If the policy is unclear, the courts often side with the employee.
- Employers cannot deny use of accrued vacation time or refuse to pay it out upon termination, unless explicitly stated in a written policy.
Please consult an employment law attorney for personalized advice.
After I work * hours do I have to use time for the next day off
In New York, whether you have to use vacation time after working * hours in a week depends on your employer's policy. If the policy is not clear, consider consulting with an employment law attorney.