Can an employer charge a salaried employee vacation time due to tardiness?
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Can an employer charge a salaried employee vacation time due to tardiness?
Asked on June 16, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Unless there is company policy, an employment contract or union agreement, etc. to the contrary, yes an employer can do this. The fact is that paid vacation time is a discretionary benefit of employment, therefore an employer can dictate the terms under which such time is used. In fact, since most employment relationships are "at Will" an employer can set the terms and conditions of employment much as it sees fit, so long as no actionable discrimination takes place.
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