QUESTION
Can my employer withhold my paid vacation hours from me?
Asked on May 16th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - North Carolina
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Ive been put on medical leave for a week due to a complication with my preganacy. I.m a full time employee at dollar general. My employer will not let me us my vacation hours for the week I was out.
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Yes. However, the refusal to give you the vacation must comply with the terms of the employer's written vacation policy. If the refusal violates the policy, you can then file a claim against the employer with the North Carolina Department of Labor.
Answered on May 31st, 2014 at 4:35 PM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.