Answer: Yes. Once paid time off is made available for an employee's use, any unused balance must be paid to the employee upon separation from employment. Unused sick leave does not have to be paid as long as it is kept in a separate balance from vacation.

Can an employer adopt a vacation policy which provides that unused days at the end of the year are lost (rather than being carried over or paid?) See similar questions...

Answer: A separated employee's wages become due and payable at the regular payday(s) established in advance by the employer for the period(s) worked by the employee. In other words, payroll should simply follow its normal course. See similar questions...

You are only qualified if you have a seven-day layoff between the Impact Date and Expiration Date of the certification. To determine what those dates are see the list of Certifications. If your last layoff was a quit or a discharge, but you had a seven-day layoff within those dates, contact your local TAA Representative for help. See similar questions...

Most private pension plans are covered by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), not by state law. The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) of the U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for regulations in this area. Call (617) 569-9600 or visit the EBSA website at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa. See similar questions...

Yes, both actions are possible. A department is not expected to continue to employ a FWS student whose work performance is unsatisfactory nor is a FWS student expected to keep a job he/she does not want. These situations can create disadvantages for both the employer and employee. See similar questions...

Answer: A separated employee's wages become due and payable at the regular payday(s) established in advance by the employer for the period(s) worked by the employee. In other words, payroll should simply follow its normal course. See similar questions...

Generally, you can either pay the outstanding balance in full or you will receive an IRS Form 1099 at the end of the year for the outstanding balance which is subject to regular federal and state taxes, and a 10% penalty if you are not 59�½. See similar questions...

If the answer is negative, the answer is simple. But if you have been fired, you need to be prepared to the answer the follow up questions that my come up. If the termination was for reason beyond your control narrate it. If not do not try justifying yourself. If you had a fault, admit it and convince the interview that you have corrected it. See similar questions...

Your employer does not have to pay you unless he/she had provided you with a written statement agreeing to pay for earned, but unused time. If you feel that you meet the terms and conditions provided in the employer's written statement of benefits, but did not receive payment, you may complete a wage claim form. See similar questions...

When your job ends, for any reason other than gross misconduct, you may be able to purchase exactly the same benefits you have while employed, through a COBRA policy. COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) is the federal law that requires employers with more than 20 employees to extend group health insurance coverage between 18 and 36 months depending on the type of qualifying event. See similar questions...

The reason for separation from the "most recent employer" determines if an individual can qualify for unemployment benefits. Many factors are considered when determining eligibility for benefits, consequently each determination is made on a case by case basis. However, in general terms it is possible to quit employment and still be eligible for benefits if the reason for quitting is attributable to the employer. See similar questions...

Upon completion of each year of service, an employee is entitled to at least two weeks vacation with pay. See similar questions...

Answer: Based on the Employment-at-Will law, either an employer or employee may terminate an employment relationship upon notice to the other. However, no specific length of notice (such as a two-week notice) is required. See similar questions...

When you are fired or laid off, wages and compensation earned and unpaid when discharged become due and payable immediately. The employer has three days to get your final payment to you if you have been terminated. If you quit, wages and compensation must be paid no later than the day on which you would have been regularly been paid or within 7 days, whichever is earlier. See similar questions...

Again, it depends. If you initiate a grievance prior to the effective date of separation from employment, then your grievance will be allowed to go forward, at least through the management steps. Also, if the evidence sufficiently question as to whether your resignation may have been involuntary, then you may use the grievance procedure if you file your grievance within 30 calendar days of being presented with the “quit or be fired” choice. See similar questions...

Answer: The burner fires directly in the air stream being heated rather than through a heat exchanger. This results in no wasted energy and 100% of available BTUs are delivered to the heated space because no flue or heat exchanger is required. See similar questions...