I was employed at this location from December 6, 2020, through January 2025. During my employment, I consistently worked full-time hours and frequently more overtime than any other employee at the store. Over the course of my employment, I accrued over $2,000 in paid time off.
More than a year before I resigned, I formally requested to use my earned PTO but was never granted the opportunity to take it. Upon my resignation, I did not receive payment for my accrued PTO. I was not informed of any written policy stating that earned PTO would be forfeited upon resignation.
Under North Dakota Century Code §34-14-02, accrued vacation or paid time off is considered earned wages unless a written company policy clearly states otherwise. Since my PTO was earned through active service and not used during my employment, I believe I am owed the full balance of my accrued PTO pay. read more