Vacation Upon Termination
Q: I just left my job and have accepted a new role, which allows me to work remotely 3 days per week. The gas savings makes it worth it. The role could also be a stepping stone to management-level role. … Continued
As part of your notice period, can you take your vacation or sick time?
Q: I am preparing to accept another job soon. I want to quit and to use my vacation days as part of my two-week notice. I have six days of vacation time that I am owed. Then I want to … Continued
Vacation time payout
Q: I recently gave notice to my current employer and accepted a role, which would give me more flexibility. For the past four years, I received four weeks of vacation time. I expected to take some time off this summer. … Continued
I can schedule a vacation when I want, can’t I?
Q: I work for a large employer in the metro Boston area. I have requested several days off later this year, avoiding very popular vacation weeks. Some of these requests have been denied because of “staffing issues.” I have earned … Continued
Vacation payout upon resignation
Q: I recently left my job and expected to received a payment for my unused vacation time. After 10 years of service, I was supposed to earn four weeks of vacation time. Our employee handbook outlines that employees earn a … Continued
Disclosing vacation plans as a final candidate
Q: I am planning to take a family vacation this summer. We have already booked our plane tickets and hotel for the first two weeks of July. I am also interviewing for a job and am a finalist for two … Continued
Holiday vacation “blackout”
Q: We have Christmas approaching. In past jobs, I have taken the week off between Christmas and New Year’s to visit family out of state. I just started working at a new company and employees recently received a memo that … Continued
How Vacation Time Works
Q: Can you explain to me how vacation time typically works at most companies? Do you have to earn it through the year and then use it? Does that mean most employees have to wait until December to take any … Continued
Calculation of vacation payout
http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/jobdoc/2013/01/calculation_of_vacation_payout.html
Job Doc blog – how to respond to vacation requests
From today’s Job Doc blog — responding to vacation requests!