Do I get paid for unused vacation after quitting my job?

Full question:

I quit my job to start my own business, and I still have 2 weeks of vacation left, do I still get my vacation pay?

  • Category: Employment
  • Date:
  • State: Missouri

Answer:

Your employer is not required under federal labor laws to pay for unused vacation if you quit your job. However, if your employer's policies state that you will be paid for unused vacation upon quitting, then you would be entitled to that payment.

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FAQs

Whether you receive vacation pay after quitting depends on your employer's policy. Federal law does not require payment for unused vacation time when you resign. However, if your employer's policy states that you will be compensated for unused vacation, then you are entitled to that payment.