Must An Employer Pay Employees For Holidays, Sick Time And/Or Vacations?

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Must An Employer Pay Employees For Holidays, Sick Time And/Or Vacations?

Payment for holidays, sick time or vacation is not required unless the employer has established a policy to grant such pay. When an employer does decide to create a benefit policy, that employer is free to impose any conditions they choose.

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