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I retired from California state service in June and received the final June paycheck (regular wages) included but I haven’t received the cash portion of my lump-sum unused vacation payout yet. I was told it may take about 2.5–3 months.
My understanding is that earned unused vacation is wages and required to be paid upon separation/final pay. Is there a rule/statute/policy that says the cash portion of unused vacation is NOT due upon separation and can be delayed by months?