Subject: Reimbursement of Accrued Vacation after Termination ā Santa Clara, California Sample Letter for Demand Dear [Employer's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing regarding the outstanding issue of reimbursement for my accrued vacation days after my termination from [Company Name]. As you are aware, Santa Clara, California adheres to strict labor laws and regulations, including those pertaining to earned vacation time. In accordance with these laws, I believe I am entitled to full reimbursement for the accrued vacation hours that were unused at the time of my termination. To provide you with context, I would like to outline the details of my employment and the vacation benefits I was entitled to: 1. Employment Details: ā Employee Name: [Your Nameā - Position: [Job Title] ā Dates of Employment: [Start Date] to [Termination Date] ā Reason for Termination: [Reason for Termination] 2. Vacation Policy: ā According to the company's employee handbook provided to me upon hiring, employees are eligible to accrue vacation time based on their length of service. ā The policy stated that employees would accrue [accrual rate] vacation hours per [week/month/year] of service. ā I have accurately kept track of my accrued vacation hours during my tenure at [Company Name]. 3. Accrued Vacation Hours: ā As per my records, I have accumulated a total of [total accrued vacation hours] during my employment period. ā These accrued vacation hours remain unused as of my termination date, [Termination Date]. 4. Legal Obligations: ā Under California Labor Code section 227.3, employers are required to compensate employees for any earned but unused vacation days upon termination. ā Therefore, it is my expectation that I receive reimbursement for the value of the accrued vacation hours, calculated at my regular hourly rate of pay, which amounts to [amount owed]. With this information, I kindly request that you promptly process and provide me with the reimbursement for my accrued vacation as outlined above. I appreciate your attention to this matter and expect a timely resolution to avoid any legal action. Please be advised that if no adequate response or reimbursement is received within [reasonable time frame], I may be left with no choice but to explore other options available under California labor laws and seek legal counsel to protect my rights as an employee. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to receiving a favorable response within [time frame for response]. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]
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