Q&A: In Australia, Does and employer have to pay an employee holiday pay, if the employee does not take leave?
Question by Sam Z: In Australia, Does and employer have to pay an employee holiday pay, if the employee does not take leave?
Hi, I have worked 6 months full time at a salaried position in Queensland, and have accumulated 10 days of holiday pay.
I recently gave notice at this job to accept another position and at this point I have not used up even one of my accrued vacations days.
Is my current employer obligated to pay me out for these 10 days of accumulated holiday or are these days essentially lost?
Thanks and kind regards
DRZ
Best answer:
Answer by scat
Yes and no – it depends on what your contract says – if you have days accumulated and not used when you finish then you can be paid out – but your employer can ask (and you must oblige) for you to take those days now within your notice period.
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Check through your contract as there should be details in there regarding your leave entitlements on resignation. Generally though most people are entitled to a payout of accumulated leave on resignation as it is a benefit accrued during your employment.