Recent content by jleblanc

Let me rephrase What I mean is can they legally offer to lay you off? Aren't there certain requirements that have to be met for a layoff? They had no performance issues and I have proof that before I offered my resignation they weren't even thinking about laying me off. This was offered as a...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Virginia Recently at work I tended my resignaton with two weeks notice b/c of various reasons that would make my boss look bad to his Board of Directors. After my resignation I was called in by management and asked to rescind my...

Called Federal DOL I just spoke with the Federal DOL and they told me that such a policy would be considered an advance on a salary and so they could legally dock an employee's pay for this. I hope this helps someone else.

Called VA DOL Do I need to call the State or Federal Deparment of Labor? I called the state of VA DOL and they told me (as I already knew) that VA doesn't have any laws concerning vacation at all so they could not give me an answer as to whether or not this is legal.

reply If it helps anyone we are a small non-profit organization with less than 50 employees (35 to be exact) so I know we're not bound by FMLA. I was hoping I wouldn't have to call the DOL so anyone who can help me on this I would much appreciate it. I am trying to get this information before...

I currently work for an organizaton in the State of Virginia and our HR department has changed its policy regarding vacation. Instead of having to earn your vacation and then be allowed to take it, you are given your vacation up front and have until your anniversary date to use it up. This...