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My home state is California
I was recently put on an indefinite furlough with no definitive date to return to work. I was told that I could file for unemployment and there might be work in about 4-
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Indefinite Furlough Notice-Question About Monies Due
posted at 8/25/2009 5:32 PM EDT
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My home state is California
I was recently put on an indefinite furlough with no definitive date to return to work. I was told that I could file for unemployment and there might be work in about 4-6 weeks. I was not given my paycheck or any of my vacation pay(over a 100 hours). I signed a form that only read employee status now "indefinite furlough". I looked at the DLSE website and found these links that I think apply to my situation. They are straight off the Division of Labor Standrds Enforcement: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/opinions/1996-05-30.pdf http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/opinions/1993-05-04.pdf Im hoping that I have cause to go after my vacation pay since it would be a good chunck of cash. Any help is greatly appreciated |
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Indefinite Furlough Notice-Question About Monies Due
posted at 8/26/2009 10:59 PM EDT
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It certainly appears that you have been layed off and you can file for unemployment. Regarding the vacation pay, does your company have a policy allowing you to cash in earned vacation? If so, I suggest you request that. Regarding your pay from the period last worked, I suggest you contact your HR/Payroll department and ask when you will be receiving that (likely in the mail). |
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Indefinite Furlough Notice-Question About Monies Due
posted at 8/27/2009 4:37 AM EDT
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California has MUCH stricter rules than most states about pay and payout of vacation. It sounds like your company is trying to pull a fast one by changing the name of what they are trying to do. While they can possibly use a temporary suspension/layoff, what you are facing does not sound temporary. |
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Indefinite Furlough Notice-Question About Monies Due
posted at 8/27/2009 7:41 AM EDT
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First: 8/24/2009 Last: 2/9/2010 |
There is enough language in LABOR CODE
SECTION 200-243 on the DLSE website to make it obvious your employer owes you this money. I would strongly encourage you to go to or call the local office. You can find them at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DistrictOffices.htm This sounds like something a former employer of mine used to try and do. They were wrong then too and frequently paid for that. Don Herrmann |
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