Vacation Policy change
Is is considered a legal change in vacation benefits if we are notifed via an email of this change ?
Such as: We (company) will no longer pay any accrued vacation time at the time of an employee leaving service of this company.
Thanks
Karen
Answers (1)
Unless you have a VALID and executed employment contract which specifically states vacation provisions, the company can essentially make policy changes at any time for any reason. (An Employee Manual is not normally a contract.)
So, if the question is can they do it? Yes, they can. If the question is can they do it through email? Yes, they can.
Now, there are a few very narrow exceptions to the general rule. But it does not appear from your facts that these exceptions apply. To make sure you may engage an employment attorney for a consultation to find out.
posted by Neil Rubin | Nov 3, 2010 2:16 PM [EST]
So, if the question is can they do it? Yes, they can. If the question is can they do it through email? Yes, they can.
Now, there are a few very narrow exceptions to the general rule. But it does not appear from your facts that these exceptions apply. To make sure you may engage an employment attorney for a consultation to find out.
posted by Neil Rubin | Nov 3, 2010 2:16 PM [EST]
