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Vacation Pay
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Ogletree Deakins Insights
No Vacation From Vacation Pay in Vacationland: Beware, Maine Employers!
In spite of significant opposition from Maine’s business community, including the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and leaders in the tourism, hospitality, and small business communities, Governor Janet Mills signed…
Hermann Law Our Blog
Colorado Workers are Entitled to Earned Vacation Days
Colorado Employers Must Pay Workers Earned Vacation Days Employers have a nearly unlimited number of methods to engage in wage theft and theft of other benefits earned by their workers.…
HR Defense
Colorado Employers May Need to Pay Out Accrued Vacation on Termination
By Brian Nugent, Melissa L. Cizmorris
Colorado employers should carefully review their vacation and paid time off policies following a recent decision from the Colorado Supreme Court. On June 14, 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court held…
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Colorado Employees Entitled to Unused Vacation Time Pay Despite Forfeiture Agreements
This summer, the Colorado Supreme Court addressed whether employers may implement practices by which employees forfeit accrued, unused vacation pay upon the termination of employment. In Nieto v. Clark’s Mkt.,…
Employer Law Report
Colorado Supreme Court issues ruling regarding payment of accrued but unused vacation pay at separation
The Colorado Supreme Court recently settled a debate among employers and employees: Are employers required to pay accrued but unused vacation pay to employees upon separation, even if the employer’s…
Hermann Law Our Blog
Colorado Vacation Pay
Colorado Says Vacation Pay Must Be Paid Upon Employee Separation Colorado recently joined a growing list of states and localities that mandate employees must be paid the equivalent of their…
Employment Law Spotlight
Colorado Supreme Court Resolves ‘Use-It-or-Lose-It’ Conundrum in Decision Providing Long-Awaited Clarity for Employers
By Jacob A. Bruner, Nathan A. Schacht
On June 14, 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in Nieto v. Clark’s Market, ruling that employers must pay out an employee’s earned but unused vacation…
Louisiana Law Blog
Over $300,000 Owed Employee in Vacation Pay Upon Retirement
Louisiana law requires the timely and prompt payment of all amounts due a discharged, resigning, or retiring employee. Under Louisiana law, vacation pay is considered an amount due if the…
All in a Day's Work: The Employer's Legal Guide
Colorado employers must now pay out earned vacation pay irrespective of contrary policy
By Tao Leung, Katy L. Forsstrom
On June 14, 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court held that the Colorado Wage Claim Act (CWCA) requires Colorado employers to pay out employee vacation pay once earned—regardless of any relevant…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Colorado Supreme Court Holds ‘Use-It-Or-Lose-It’ Vacation Policies Are Void in Nieto v. Clark’s Market
On June 14, 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court provided an answer to the long-standing question of whether “use-it-or-lose-it” vacation policies are permissible under the Colorado Wage Claim Act (CWCA). In…