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Vacation Pay
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California Employment Law Report
California Vacation Laws for the Holidays: What Employers Need to Know (2026 Update)
As employees start requesting time off for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, it's a good time for California employers to revisit the state's unusual rules on vacation and paid time…
Achkar Law Blog
Vacation Pay in British Columbia Explained
Vacation pay is a statutory employment right in British Columbia. It ensures that employees receive paid time off and that employers meet minimum compensation standards under the Employment Standards Act…
Employment & Human Rights Law in Canada
Vacation Math: Why Time ≠ Pay Under Ontario’s ESA
When it comes to taking time off work in Ontario, many employees (and employers) are confused about the difference between vacation time and vacation pay. Both are mandated by the Employment…
California Employment Law Update
“Close Enough for Government Work” – California Pays Retiring Prison Dentist $1.2 Million for Unused Vacation Days!
By Tony Oncidi, Gregory Knopp, Michelle Lappen
According to the Los Angeles Times, a retiring “prison supervising dentist” became a millionaire overnight when the state paid him $1.2 million for unused vacation benefits that he had been…
Global Workplace Insider
Änderungen eines Urlaubsgeldanspruchs aufgrund einer Gesamtzusage bedürfen der Mitbestimmung des Betriebsrats
By Claudia Posluschny, Frank Weberndörfer
Ändert der Arbeitgeber die im Betrieb bestehenden Entlohnungsgrundsätze unter Verstoß gegen das Mitbestimmungsrecht des Betriebsrats nach § 87 Abs. 1 Nr. 10 BetrVG, können die betroffenen Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer eine Vergütung auf Grundlage…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Vacation Pay and Illinois Work Comp
By Mike Helfand
I spoke with a really nice woman the other day who works as a nurse at a north suburban hospital who hurt her back while lifting a patient. She has…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Employee complaints about vacation pay rules growing more common, lawyers say
Workers' growing awareness that gross wages determine vacation pay is spurring complaints
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Can Your Employer Make You Use Vacation Pay After A Work Accident In Illinois?
By Mike Helfand
No!!!! (Contact us for free if you'd like to discuss your situation) I really can't believe how many Illinois employers are trying to make their employees use vacation pay, sick…
Labor & Employment Law Blog
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Provides Critical Guidance on Events Triggering Waiting Time Penalties
By Raymond Nhan
In Harstein v. Hyatt Corp., the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that Hyatt Corporation (“Hyatt”) violated California law, which requires the payment of all wages at separation, when one…
Achkar Law Blog
Overtime and Vacation Pay Rules for Ontario Employees
Overtime and vacation pay rules for Ontario employees cover important aspects of compensation and time off for employees in the province. The Employment Standards Act (ESA) sets out minimum standards…