termination and pto benefits

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Hi guys. another question to see what others have experienced with termination. I lost about 170 hours of pto when i was terminated and was told when your terminated you lose it. But...........an RN that was terminated a few months ago was told the same thing and asked about her pto and they allowed her to write a resignation letter to be able to get it. I feel I should be given the same right and if I am not then it should be illegal for them to do that. Has anyone ever experienced the same issues....thanks

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In my opinion, regardless of termination or resigning, you should get your PTO.....YOU EARNED IT! It is considered part of your benefits. Maybe there is something to be said that you had so much saved up....

Good luck!

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yeah like i busted my butt for this facility and never took any time off and always worked extra for them, but look where it got me.

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You may need to look up labor laws regarding this for your state. I know in California accrued vacation time must be paid upon termination but sick time bank does not.

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You may need to look up labor laws regarding this for your state. I know in California accrued vacation time must be paid upon termination but sick time bank does not.

I agree. Chances are you will be entitled to it. Look it up ASAP and then you can send a certified letter with the information.

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

I thought they just put you on administrative leave?

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I thought they just put you on administrative leave?

Yep then got a phone call that I was terminated due to a previous one and only final warning a new complaint..

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.
Yep then got a phone call that I was terminated due to a previous one and only final warning a new complaint..

Oh. I'm sorry to hear that.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

How it works here, is that if you leave in good graces: i.e. work out a two week's notice without calling in those two weeks, are getting written up and don't burn any bridges you get it. Most people I've talked to have gotten paid for their PTO time.

If you do any of the above they don't give it to you.

If they terminate you for whatever reason, but especially if you're fired negative things, you don't get it.

It's at the discretion of the employer. Don't quote me on that, but that's how I've seen it work.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I am really sorry you were terminated. If you wish to, would you share what happened? I have not seen anyone not get their time due where I live, but we have unions. I wish the very best for you in your job search.

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Here in TX we aren't so lucky to have wonderful labor laws. Whatever the facility handbook says is what goes.

Generally, if you are terminated you will not recieve your benefits. Check you employee handbook. Don't have one? Show up in HR and demand one to be handed to you right then.

You can try to write a letter stating the case about the other nurse setting a precendent for getting PTO cashed out. It may or may not work. Would depend on if there is something you don't know about why they allowed her to get the PTO cashed out.

I left my last employer without notice. Technically I should not have received PTO. Several weeks after my last paycheck I received my PTO. My guess is that they finally read the book full of documentation of the workplace harrassment that I endured and the inappropriate actions of my superviors and they were hoping that by giving me my money they would keep me from suing them. I didn't sue but I reported them to various state/federal agencies.

My point? If you have documentation that you can use as leverage, you might get your PTO.

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Specializes in Rural Health.

My last job required you to be employed for 18 months continuously. While you could use all the PTO you wanted during that 18 months, if you quit and/or got fired w/in that 18 months you forfeited all your unused PTO. I've had other jobs where I've been paid for my PTO with my last paycheck. Really, for me anyway, it's up to the facility and their handbook and guidelines.

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