Stan Sedberry · 5 min read
Does unused vacation roll over? State use-it-or-lose-it laws
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require paid vacation. California and Colorado bar use-it-or-lose-it rules; several states require payout at exit.
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require paid vacation. California and Colorado bar use-it-or-lose-it rules; several states require payout at exit.
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