While many employers choose to offer vacation and/or sick leave to their employees, there is no general requirement that an employer offer vacation or sick leave to its employees under Texas or federal law. However, under certain circumstances, an employer may be required by law to provide an employee with leave due to the employee’s own medical condition or to care for a family member who is suffering from a medical condition. There are also certain legal obligations for employers who do have written vacation and sick leave policies.
If you have recently been terminated, laid off, or resigned, and your employer is refusing to payout your accrued leave, it is important to consult with an employment attorney in your area and read the full article “Vacation and Sick Leave for Employees in Texas.” You may have the right to pursue a breach of contract claim or a wage claim against your employer.
