<prompt> Human: I have an options based component to my contract with my employer. It vests over a period of time, so long as I continue to work there.Unfortunately, this company is very sporadic with meeting payroll obligations. Is it enforceable to withhold options from an employee that wants to work there, but leaves only to make money to feed his family because the company hasnt met their obligation of payroll?EDIT: I should add that I believe these payroll shortages to be temporary and that I see big things coming. I do think that the options will have value, but do I have to starve to vest them?  <response>: If your company cant make payroll, look for another job right now.This is a sign of major problems.I own a company. I would rather stop paying vendors, the bank, the utilities, myself, my personal house payment and all of my taxes before being 1 day late on payroll.If your company is late with payroll, they are either on the verge of closing down, or they dont give a shit about you.Either way, time to look for a new job. 