can my employer with hold vacation pay?

[Zigner]

If I understand you correctly, it sounds like you are entitled to vacation that accrued last year. Contact the Illinois Department of Labor and file a claim. They will review the case and tell you for sure. They will also handle your former employer for you. I had to do this years ago with a collection agency I worked for. I was not able to count on them for a reference after turning them in to the state. YMMV.

http://www.illinois.gov/idol/FAQs/Pages/How-To-File-A-Claim.aspx

Good luck.

I don't disagree, but I think I'd print out a copy of the relevant law and try the direct approach one more time...

 

[amyward79]

I will try again! I really appreciate all your help!

 

[TimStudiesLaw]

I don't disagree, but I think I'd print out a copy of the relevant law and try the direct approach one more time...

Good point. My situation was different. I had to collect from a collector, and he thought his attorney could keep him from having to pay me.