How are vacation pay, sick pay and holiday pay computed, and when are they due?
The FLSA does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations, sick leave or holidays (Federal or otherwise). These benefits are matters of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee’s representative). However, state laws may impose some requirements. For instance, some states consider earned vacation to be a “wage” that is owed to the employee and cannot be denied or taken away once it has been earned (i.e., it would have to be paid out to departing employees). J. J. Keller’s Human Resources Management Guide: An Essential Tool for Managing Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities addresses FLSA requirements.
The FLSA does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations, sick leave or holidays (Federal or otherwise). These benefits are matters of agreement between an employer and an employee (or the employee’s representative). However, state laws may impose some requirements. For instance, some states consider earned vacation to be a “wage” that is owed to the employee and cannot be denied or taken away once it has been earned (i.e., it would have to be paid out to departing employees). J. J. Keller’s Human Resources Management Guide: An Essential Tool for Managing Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities addresses FLSA requirements.
