text: when someone is let go of their job does the company have to pay the 2 weeks of vacation that was earned? worked there for 7 years live in  colorado but employer is in new york got no severance pay yes they do. it is your right that you earned that vacation and any sick leave you did not use. they owe all of that to you and have to give to you within a reasonible a mount of time. contact the employer in writing...send the letter to your immediate supervisor, his/her supervisor and the head administrator. that way they have to give a response to resolve the issue.