Comments on: What happens to vacation time when you are switched to salary after working at a company for 3 years?

By: d8wave

d8wave — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:55:51 +0000

If that company was your sole source of income for 3 years and they provided the tools and managed your activities and your time then you are an employee and should be treated as such. That’s a federal description from CRA.
Did your employer remit EI, CPP and income tax on your behalf?
Either way you should negotiate holidays before signing the new agreement.
According to Alberta employment standards you are eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation every year. See link below.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:04:35 +0000

I think it depends mostly on how the company sets up the vacation accrual process. You got 2 weeks, but only took 5 days, which leaves 5 remaining right? Does that time expire after your anniversary date? Did your hire/anniversary date change because your pay changed? Does it roll over into the new year? If the first- oh well, you lost it. If the second and you can continue to accrue time, then you should be able to have 5 on the books and with a year passed 10 more.
I don’t think the accrual process whether your hourly or salary matters ( California here). The company standards, are just that- standards. It should not vary based on your pay scale.

Go to HR. or.. company/employee handbook

By: LindaLou

LindaLou — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:53:26 +0000

Sounds about right to me. Generally you have to work for a year to earn a vacation and since you just took one and got paid for it (you earned it over time) you now have to earn your next paid vacation time. You can always ask for a LOA (unpaid leave of absence) if you need time off before then.

By: Laycie C

Laycie C — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:02:29 +0000

It doesn’t sound right to me. Kinda crappy! It’s probably their way outta paying what they owe people. Call a lawyer and see if it’s legal in your state.