I had unused sick time when I left my employer, can I receive payment for this time?

The employer is required to pay fringe benefits in accordance with written contract or written policy, if the company policy has a pay-out provision which states that unused time will be paid to you when you separate your employment, then the employer would be obligated to pay you for the unused time. The employer would not be legally obligated to pay you for unused time if the company policy does not address the issue.

I had unused vacation time when I left my employer, can I receive payment for this time?

The employer is required to pay fringe benefits in accordance with written contract or written policy, if the company policy has a pay-out provision which states that unused time will be paid to you when you separate your employment, then the employer would be obligated to pay you for the unused time. The employer would not be legally obligated to pay you for unused time if the company policy does not address the issue.

I have been told by my employer that I will have to use a week of vacation time for a planned summer shutdown, can my employer make me use my vacation time for this?

Employers are not required by law to provide vacation time off or vacation pay. Vacation time/pay is a fringe benefit controlled by the company and can be offered or taken away. Under Public Act 390 of 1978, the Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act, section 3 provides, "an employer shall pay fringe benefits to or on behalf of an employee in accordance with the terms set forth in the written contract or written policy." If an employer has a written contract or vacation policy that requires you to use your paid vacation time during a scheduled shutdown time period, then the employer is required to pay you as described in the written contract or vacation policy for the scheduled shutdown time period. If there is no written contract or vacation policy, an employer is only required by law to pay you for all time worked; if you did not work for the employer during the scheduled shutdown time period, then the employer would not be required to pay you for the scheduled shutdown time period.

My employer provided a retirement plan (401k, pension, etc.) as a benefit, I was let go from my job, is there anything I can do to claim that money?

Questions regarding employer pension, retirement or 401k plans should be directed to the: United States Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration The Cincinnati Regional Office address is: 1885 Dixie Hwy. Ste 210 Ft. Wright, KY 41011-2664 Phone: 859-578-4680 Fax: 859-578-4688 Toll Free: 866-444-3272 Web site: www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa

Your Employer's Bankruptcy: How Will It Affect Your Employee Benefits?

Questions regarding employer pension, retirement or 401k plans should be directed to the: United States Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration The Cincinnati Regional Office address is: 1885 Dixie Hwy. Ste 210 Ft. Wright, KY 41011-2664 Phone: 859-578-4680 Fax: 859-578-4688 Toll Free: 866-444-3272 Web site: www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa

Fringe Benefits

I had unused sick time when I left my employer, can I receive payment for this time?

The employer is required to pay fringe benefits in accordance with written contract or written policy, if the company policy has a pay-out provision which states that unused time will be paid to you when you separate your employment, then the employer would be obligated to pay you for the unused time.

The employer would not be legally obligated to pay you for unused time if the company policy does not address the issue.
I had unused vacation time when I left my employer, can I receive payment for this time?

The employer is required to pay fringe benefits in accordance with written contract or written policy, if the company policy has a pay-out provision which states that unused time will be paid to you when you separate your employment, then the employer would be obligated to pay you for the unused time.

The employer would not be legally obligated to pay you for unused time if the company policy does not address the issue.
I have been told by my employer that I will have to use a week of vacation time for a planned summer shutdown, can my employer make me use my vacation time for this?

Employers are not required by law to provide vacation time off or vacation pay. Vacation time/pay is a fringe benefit controlled by the company and can be offered or taken away. Under Public Act 390 of 1978, the Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act, section 3 provides, "an employer shall pay fringe benefits to or on behalf of an employee in accordance with the terms set forth in the written contract or written policy."

If an employer has a written contract or vacation policy that requires you to use your paid vacation time during a scheduled shutdown time period, then the employer is required to pay you as described in the written contract or vacation policy for the scheduled shutdown time period. If there is no written contract or vacation policy, an employer is only required by law to pay you for all time worked; if you did not work for the employer during the scheduled shutdown time period, then the employer would not be required to pay you for the scheduled shutdown time period.
My employer provided a retirement plan (401k, pension, etc.) as a benefit, I was let go from my job, is there anything I can do to claim that money?

Questions regarding employer pension, retirement or 401k plans should be directed to the:

United States Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration

The Cincinnati Regional Office address is:

1885 Dixie Hwy. Ste 210
Ft. Wright, KY 41011-2664
Phone: 859-578-4680
Fax: 859-578-4688
Toll Free: 866-444-3272

Web site: www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa
Your Employer's Bankruptcy: How Will It Affect Your Employee Benefits?

Questions regarding employer pension, retirement or 401k plans should be directed to the:

United States Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration

The Cincinnati Regional Office address is:

1885 Dixie Hwy. Ste 210
Ft. Wright, KY 41011-2664
Phone: 859-578-4680
Fax: 859-578-4688
Toll Free: 866-444-3272

Web site: www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa

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