What should an officer receive if they quit with a 72-hour notice?

When an officer provides a 72-hour notice before quitting, they are entitled to their accrued vacation pay at the time of quitting. Under California labor law, employees are entitled to be paid for any unused vacation time when they leave a job, regardless of whether they resign voluntarily or are terminated. This right ensures that employees are not penalized for taking time off during their employment and also recognizes the time and effort they have invested into their accrued benefits.

In contrast, relying solely on final paychecks at the end of the month would not adequately compensate the employee for the vacation time they have earned and unused prior to their departure. Similarly, saying "nothing" because the officer is resigning contradicts the state's regulation about accrued benefits. Lastly, "only their last week’s wages" would not account for the right to receive vacation pay, which is considered earned wages. Therefore, acknowledging the entitlement to accrued vacation pay is consistent with both labor law and fair employment practices.