Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

I worked for a company for 11 years. We would receive our vacation time on our annual hire date. The company decided to no longer do business in the state of Florida but is still in business. I had just received 4 weeks of vacation and 5 sick and personal days the week the company decided to no longer work in Florida. I have a signed copy of our company handbook which reads like a contract. The handbook covers everything from severance pay to horseplay and has never been changed. We had to sign each and every page. Employees that were laid off over the years received their vacation pay along with severance pay. Does this constitute discrimination? Am I entitled to my vacation pay considering that I have a signed copy of the employee handbook?


Asked on 8/02/10, 5:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

Generally in Florida if the employer had a policy of paying accrued vacation upon termination or layoff then you would be entitled to get it. Severance, however, under Florida law is not required. FOr more information on employee rights check out our blog www.takethisjobnshoveitblog.com or my website www.behrenlaw.com.

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Answered on 8/08/10, 5:21 pm


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