I just received a job offer and I have decided to take it.
However, I just had my anniversary at my current job and it doesn't look like they will pay out my vacation time, due to the state we live in not requiring a payout on unused vacation time as well as not seeing anything about how this would be handled in my employee handbook…my partner wants me to take a two week vacation next week (claim family emergency or something), quit no notice and start my new job. I'm conflicted on this but the company I currently work for is known for firing people after they give notice. I also want my vacation time as I have busted my ass at this job for weak pay and little appreciation.
Just wanted to see if anyone had any advice. 🙂
UPDATE: after looking at the handbook for half an hour, I FINALLY found it, there was an addendum. “Employees who resign or retire will be paid for all unused, accrued vacation pay only (so PTO would not be paid out). Pay will be automatically reduced for any unearned vacation or PTO that has been taken.” It also says all vacation/pto time must be used within the year (use it or lose it) but it says nothing about how it’s accrued, should I take that as I have it to use now? If I give my two weeks notice and they let me go, do I not get it paid out? It says employees that are terminated for any reason are not entitled to vacation pay.