State Ex Rel. Roberts v. Public Finance Co.

*715CAMPBELL, J.

The state, acting through the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, brought this action against Public Finance Company to collect vacation pay it alleges Public Finance owes to the state’s assignor, Richard Hoglen. The employer denies owing any vacation pay because Hoglen was discharged before his anniverary date. The trial court granted summary judgment for the employer. The state appealed. The Court of Appeals affirmed. We also affirm.

Hoglen had been employed by Public Finance since November 24, 1961. His employment contract was terminable at will by either party. On November…