Illinois Questions and Answers about Vacation

Can earned vacation time be taken away in IL due to a demotion?
My spouse was informed 2 weeks ago that he was being demoted and his hourly rate was being reduced significately. He received a 1 day notice. When he got his paycheck this week the company also reduce...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 15, 2012 11:25 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Without an employee handbook or formal policy can an employer refuse to pay vacation time.
When accepting employment I negotiated two weeks paid vacation upon start and on the offer letter had the employer remove the wording after 12 months of employment. The letter states the following and...
3 answers  |  asked Mar 2, 2010 3:35 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Fired while on vacation because someone wouldn't come in?
I am a computer programmer with a smallish company and have repeatedly had an issue that until now I have ignored other than to voice my concern to the owner who doesn't see a problem. I have been wit...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 15, 2006 5:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Company taking away earned vacation after employee has enjoyed this vacation time for many years
Is a company allowed to take vacation time away from an employee after the time has been earned and the employee has been using this time for many years? My dad has worked for a certain company since ...
3 answers  |  asked Jan 22, 2004 10:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois