Add Comment Question: Can I claim unused vacation pay for personal leave. Answer: Thank you for your question. Generally, non-unionized employees in BC must be paid for unused vacation time, depending on the situation. After one year of work, employees get two weeks of vacation - increasing to three weeks after five years. Unused vacation must be paid out by the next payday after the vacation year ends or when employment ends. For vacation beyond the standard, check your employment contract of company policy. Payment for unused extra vacation depends on your employer's rules. With regard to your personal leave, we will need additional information to properly assess your situation. Please contact us at the number below to schedule a formal consultation. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.