Article: Employee quits: Does he get vacation pay?

Good riddance, Maintenance Foreman George Vivaldo thought when informed by Utility Man Chuck Dedrick that he had decided to quit. To state the case euphemistically, Dedrick was no bargain. In fact, in response to Dedrick's offer of 2-wk notice, Vivaldo told the worker he could clock out right then and there.

"Your final check will be mailed."

Dedrick shrugged and grinned. "Whatever you say, boss."

Four days later, having received his check, Dedrick was back at the foreman's desk, an angry look on his face.

"What kind of ripoff is this?" he demanded, producing the check. "My vacation pay isn't included. I'm entitled to 2 wk."

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