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Employee's right to earned Vacation Pay

Asked over 3 years ago - Roanoke, VA

I have worked 60 hours plus for the past 4 years at pizza hut - i finally earned my vacation time this year but we were bought out last month. I was told i get to keep my vacation but they didnt pay me for it & now that i've put in my 2 week notice they said they didnt have to pay me for my vacation time. is that true? dont i deserve that pay?

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Michael E Hendrickson

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Answered over 3 years ago. Speeding / Traffic Ticket Lawyer in Alexandria, VA.

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Yes, it's true that unless such pay was guaranteed to you under an enforceable contract, there is no requirement under Virginia law for employers to provide vacation pay to their employees.

However, if some person of proper authority in this company made an oral promise to pay you for this time, you may want to consider suing the company in small claims court for what you believe is owed to you.

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