Each week, our legal columnists will attempt to answer all questions from job-seekers, employers or recruiters regarding issues related to employment law. By reading this column, you agree to the terms at the bottom of this page . The answer is no, as to small business in Massachusetts.
Employers are free to set vacation policies and can allow vacation accrual as they see fit.
They can set reasonable limits on when vacation is used and require advance approval. Your name and company affiliation will be removed to preserve your anonymity. The answers provided in this column are not intended as legal advice. Readers should not act upon information contained in this publication without professional legal counseling. If our attorneys are unable to answer your question, the Massachusetts Bar Association has a free Lawyer Referral Service where they give you the name and phone of a lawyer specializing in the type of case you request help with, who's located in or near the town you live in.