I need to know if the boss could only give you 3 days from the 5 days I earned of vacation time once I put my two weeks in

Pennsylvania does not require that employers provide any vacation days or sick days (sometimes called paid time off). Nor does Pennsylvania law require an employer that does provide paid time off to pay an employee for accrued, but unused, days at termination.

However, there are exceptions. An employee can have a contract or employment agreement that provides otherwise, or be subject to a collective bargaining agreement that provides otherwise. An employer can also have a policy to pay accrued time off at termination. If those exist, you may have a claim. You may also have a claim if the employer has paid other terminated employees, in the same situation as you are in, for their accrued, unused paid time off.

If you think you may fall within one of those exceptions, you should consult with an employment law attorney.

posted by Scott Leah  |  Aug 27, 2018 05:44 AM [EST]