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Leaving current job for new one

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49erinnc

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I will be turning in my two week notice tomorrow morning. I start the new job on August 27th. As of now, I have 10 days of vacation time with my current employer. I'm sure it differs from company to company, but how is that situation typically handled? Ideally, I'd like to work my remaining two weeks and then have them buy back my vacation. But if they tell me that's not an option, why wouldn't I just tell them that I'm going to use my 10 days of VAC during my final two weeks and sit at home? Is there any law that says you cannot use VAC for your two weeks notice period? I really don't want to just eat the days. I've been here 14 years and we're a small company, FWIW.

 
Originally posted by: 49erinnc
I will be turning in my two week notice tomorrow morning. I start the new job on August 27th. As of now, I have 10 days of vacation time with my current employer. I'm sure it differs from company to company, but how is that situation typically handled? Ideally, I'd like to work my remaining two weeks and then have them buy back my vacation. But if they tell me that's not an option, why wouldn't I just tell them that I'm going to use my 10 days of VAC during my final two weeks and sit at home? Is there any law that says you cannot use VAC for your two weeks notice period? I really don't want to just eat the days. I've been here 14 years and we're a small company, FWIW.
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You could announce your using your 10 days, take them off, then announce your 2 weeks after those days off.

That's what I'd do if I wasn't sure if they'd grant them.
 
In my case, the company prohbits taking PTO during your 2 weeks, and cashes out all vacation so long as the seperation is an amicable one.
 
Originally posted by: 49erinnc
I've been here 14 years and we're a small company, FWIW.
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You should be able to cash out your accrued vacation upon termination. Read your employee manual carefully. It should spell out the policy/procedure.
 
Originally posted by: SpunkyJones
Contact HR.
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LOL...when I say we're a small company, I mean we're a small company. 6 employees including myself, Admin. Assistant, VP/GM, President and two technicians. There is no HR here or any policy/manual. We've all been working together for 14+ years and things are just dealt with on a personal/face-to-face level.

I was just curious if there were any laws that are involved in a situation like this. I don't really anticipate any conflicts given how long I've been here. But I'd like to at least know my leverage, if any, just in case they want me to eat my PTO. Hopefully that won't be the case and they will just pay me for the VAC while I work the last two weeks.
 
Originally posted by: 49erinnc
Originally posted by: SpunkyJones
Contact HR.
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LOL...when I say we're a small company, I mean we're a small company. 6 employees including myself, Admin. Assistant, VP/GM, President and two technicians. There is no HR here or any policy/manual. We've all been working together for 14+ years and things are just dealt with on a personal/face-to-face level.

I was just curious if there were any laws that are involved in a situation like this. I don't really anticipate any conflicts given how long I've been here. But I'd like to at least know my leverage, if any, just in case they want me to eat my PTO. Hopefully that won't be the case and they will just pay me for the VAC while I work the last two weeks.
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I think that about sums it up. Just ask your immediate supervisor.
 
Yes there are laws but it may vary by state. In MA, any remaining PTO that has already been earned gets paid to you upon termination.
 
Originally posted by: 49erinnc
Originally posted by: SpunkyJones
Contact HR.
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LOL...when I say we're a small company, I mean we're a small company. 6 employees including myself, Admin. Assistant, VP/GM, President and two technicians. There is no HR here or any policy/manual. We've all been working together for 14+ years and things are just dealt with on a personal/face-to-face level.

I was just curious if there were any laws that are involved in a situation like this. I don't really anticipate any conflicts given how long I've been here. But I'd like to at least know my leverage, if any, just in case they want me to eat my PTO. Hopefully that won't be the case and they will just pay me for the VAC while I work the last two weeks.
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Then just ask the VP/GM.

 
There are no laws saying you can't take vacation during your last two weeks at a job. You don't even have to give two weeks notice, by law. If you signed a contract when you were hired, it may have legally binding clauses which relate to this situation. Regardless, they can't not pay you for accrued PTO.
 
Originally posted by: Scouzer
Originally posted by: 49erinnc
I will be turning in my two week notice tomorrow morning. I start the new job on August 27th. As of now, I have 10 days of vacation time with my current employer. I'm sure it differs from company to company, but how is that situation typically handled? Ideally, I'd like to work my remaining two weeks and then have them buy back my vacation. But if they tell me that's not an option, why wouldn't I just tell them that I'm going to use my 10 days of VAC during my final two weeks and sit at home? Is there any law that says you cannot use VAC for your two weeks notice period? I really don't want to just eat the days. I've been here 14 years and we're a small company, FWIW.
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You could announce your using your 10 days, take them off, then announce your 2 weeks after those days off.

That's what I'd do if I wasn't sure if they'd grant them.
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There wouldn't be enough time to work the two weeks after his 10 day vacation if he has to start the new job on Aug 27.

OP it is common practice that a company will "buy back" you vacation time at an already set amount. But to be sure just discuss it after you anounce your departure.
 
Originally posted by: joshsquall
There are no laws saying you can't take vacation during your last two weeks at a job. You don't even have to give two weeks notice, by law. If you signed a contract when you were hired, it may have legally binding clauses which relate to this situation. Regardless, they can't not pay you for accrued PTO.
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Thanks...more in line with what I was looking for. But I wasn't sure if the company was protected since it's privately owned. I don't think I signed anything like a contract but again, that was a LONG time ago so I'm not sure.
 
Originally posted by: Ramma2
In my case, the company prohbits taking PTO during your 2 weeks, and cashes out all vacation so long as the seperation is an amicable one.
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+1 here, today is my last day with my current employer and I'm expecting a pretty nice check 😀
 
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