Unpaid Accrued Sick Time

Summary

In Ohio, employers arent legally required to provide paid sick leave. However, if an employers policy or handbook states that PTO will be paid out upon termination, they must adhere to it. If theres a discrepancy between the employers definition and the paystub categorization, you may consider consulting a lawyer or filing a wage claim with Ohios Department of Commerce. To file a wage claim, visit the Ohio Department of Commerces website, download and fill out a Wage Claim Questionnaire, and mail the completed form to the address provided.

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The company I had worked for for over 23 years has decided not to pay me my accrued sick time after my termination
Hi ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please let me know which state you're located in? The laws regarding sick time payout can vary state by state.
Ohio
In Ohio, employers aren't required by law to provide paid sick leave. If your employer has a policy of paying out accrued sick leave, it must be followed. Please consult your employment contract or handbook.
in their handbook. It says they pay out PTO upon termination. And on my paystub, my sick time is under my paid time off summary.
Based on your location and given situation:
- In Ohio, if an employer's policy or employee handbook states that PTO will be paid out upon termination, they are legally bound to do so.
- If they fail to adhere to this policy, you can take legal action.
They are trying to define it as two different things even though on my paystub it is under my paid time off summary
It appears there's a discrepancy between your employer's definition and the paystub categorization. You may consider:
- Consulting a lawyer for advice.
- Filing a wage claim with Ohio's Department of Commerce if they continue to refuse payment.
How do I go about doing that?
To file a wage claim in Ohio, you can:
- Visit the Ohio Department of Commerce's website.
- Download and fill out a "Wage Claim Questionnaire".
- Mail the completed form to the address provided on their site.
Remember, consult a lawyer for advice tailored to your situation.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your situation.