Does Virginia Require PTO Payout at Termination?
No Virginia statute treats accrued PTO as wages, so payout at termination turns on the employer’s written policy. What the policy promises, the wage law enforces.
Employment
Final paychecks, PTO laws, non-competes, FMLA, severance, and unemployment procedures by state.
Virginia Non-Compete Law: Who Can Be Bound
Virginia bans non-competes outright for low-wage employees and health care professionals, voids them after a discharge without severance, and backs the rules with a $10,000 civil penalty.
Why California Non-Compete Agreements Are Void, With 3 Exceptions
California law voids noncompete agreements in employment, with narrow exceptions tied to the sale of a business. This article covers the governing statutes, the notice employers owed by February 14, 2024, out-of-state agreements, and the remedies available to workers.
How to Apply for FMLA Leave in Michigan
Michigan has no state family leave statute, so FMLA applications follow federal rules: notice to the employer, an eligibility notice back, a medical certification with at least 15 calendar days to return it, and a designation notice.
Michigan Non-Compete Law: When Courts Enforce These Agreements
Michigan enforces non-compete agreements that protect a reasonable competitive business interest and are reasonable in duration, geographic area, and type of work. The statutory test, the blue-pencil rule, and what an enforcement suit involves.
Fired or Quit? Massachusetts Final Paycheck Law Deadlines
Massachusetts sets two separate final paycheck deadlines depending on whether the employee was discharged or left voluntarily, and a late payment carries mandatory treble damages under the Wage Act.
Applying for Virginia FMLA Leave, Step by Step
Virginia has no state family leave statute for private employers, so FMLA requests in the Commonwealth follow federal law. This article covers the eligibility test, the notice an employee gives, the certification deadline, the forms an employer sends back, and what state employees get on top of FMLA.
How to Apply for FMLA in California: Notice and Timing
FMLA leave in California is requested from the employer rather than a state agency. This article covers eligibility, notice timing, medical certification deadlines, how the California Family Rights Act runs alongside the federal law, and where wage replacement comes from during unpaid leave.
How to Apply for FMLA in Arizona and What Employers Must Do
Arizona has no state family-leave program, so FMLA requests go to the employer under federal rules. Notice timing, certification deadlines, and eligibility.
Michigan Final Paycheck Law: Deadlines After Quitting or Firing
Michigan sets no fixed day count for most final paychecks. The Payment of Wages and Fringe Benefits Act ties the deadline to how fast the amount can be determined, backed by the regular payday rules, a 12-month complaint window, and a 10% annual penalty.
California Final Paycheck Law: Deadlines After Firing or Quitting
California pays final wages on the last day after a discharge and within 72 hours after most resignations. Vested vacation is included, and a late check runs up a daily penalty for as long as 30 days.
Arizona Final Paycheck Law: Deadlines, Deductions, Remedies
Arizona sets two final-paycheck deadlines under A.R.S. § 23-353: seven working days after a discharge, or the next regular payday when an employee quits. Unpaid wages can support a Labor Department claim up to $12,000 or a civil action for treble damages.