Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland

We received a note on our pay stubs today that stated " all PTO time will be suspended until further notice". Is this legal?? We were given no notice and are not being told how long this "suspension" will last. I am due a renewal in January. We have a use it or lose it policy. How can I use what is not being allowed. I feel as though I am being robbed of money that I have earned. These are accrued PTO hours. What is my next step if this is illegal to do?


Asked on 11/02/10, 7:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

Whether it is legal or illegal for your company to suspend PTO depends entirely on whether the company has a written policy or you signed some type of employment agreement (or collective bargaining agreement, if you are part of a union). There is no federal or Maryland laws, which govern how employers can deal with PTO issues. If you have an employment agreement or a collective bargaining agreement or company policy that says that the company cannot suspect PTO, the I would strongly recommend that you bring it to a Maryland attorney to review and consult. If not, you are probably out of luck.

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Answered on 11/08/10, 5:42 am


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