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Vacation‑pay bill debated; sponsors cite wage‑theft cases, employers urge flexibility
Summary
HB 378 would require payout of accrued unused vacation in defined circumstances; lawmakers heard wage‑claim examples from the sponsor and cautions from employers and HR consultants about unintended consequences.
The House Labor Committee heard testimony on HB 378, which would require employers to pay accrued unused vacation (up to a 30‑day maximum in the sponsor’s amendment) when an employee has no reasonable assurance of returning — for example when a business is sold or when an employer effectively ends the employment relationship.
Sponsor Representative Michael Cahill opened with examples drawn from Department of Labor wage‑claim hearings where…
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