Q: Must an employer pay workers for holidays, sick time and/or vacations?
A: Under the New York and New Jersey State Labor Law, payment for time not actually worked is not required unless
the employer has established a policy to grant such pay.
Holidays, sick time and/or vacations fall under ‘time not worked.’
When an employer does decide to create a benefit policy, that employer is free to impose any conditions they
choose.
Fringe benefits may include:
• Reimbursement of expenses or tuition
• Health coverage
• Payment for
– Sick time
– Vacation
– Personal leave
– Holidays
