choosing my wedding over my job?? they scheduled me on my wedding day!!! (VENT RANT!!)

Late. But again it was summer help and I wasn't receiving any benefits other then a paycheck.

What you need to do. Is you need to contact your local labor beau and find out if what they are doing is legal. I agree I wouldn't miss my wedding for a part-time job that isn't my career, but I also wouldn't just consider unemployment so quickly either.

Talk to your boss calmly and just the two of you and explain that you have documents stating you we're told you could have the week off and try to work out some kind of a deal If that doesn't work then go higher and talk to who ever you talked to before to get it taken care of. I know you're upset but just breathe there has to be some sort of silver lining. Good Luck to you!

I'd hate to sound likes nag here but you didn't tell them originally to hide it and now it's coming back at you. Legally they aren't required to give you any time off at all. The part timers at my work get days off without pay, but are only allowed to use so many in a row unless previously okayed.

The 3 days off in a row I think is fine. An average part time person probably only works that amount so I get where they are coming from and the reason why they'd fire you is because you're no longer reliable. And the fact you've already taken all these days off ( for any reason, car accident baby shower Etc) I'd probably also tell you to suck it up. Unless you told them that you're not available it's not their duty to cover you.

I didn't take any days off except one for the first year of my employment at my current Job. That day was because I came out to my car smashed up and the officer took 3 hours to respond and unfortunately i couldn't leave.

It doesn't matter how many hours you work, and how many days... Rules are rules and if they bend them for you they have to Bend them for everyone.

As far as collecting unemployment. It doesn't mean you necessarily will, they do it on a case by case basis and not showing up to work, I believe is like quitting after so many days. And you won't get your full pay and they will also only allow you on it for a period of time.

It sounds like you want unemployment, and that's not right to abuse it.

I dont want unemployment i want a job who appriciates me coming to work for 65 hrs a week when im suppose to be working 25 and appriciate my hard work a reward me when i want time off when im going over and beyond for them. my car accident i was 10 min late to work they marked me as if i didnt even show up. plus i already got these days approved now they are changing there mind if they said no i wouldnt have paid 3k for a vacation if i couldnt get the time off. they keep doing this on purpose the only reason i would want unemployment is it would help me get settled in my career i would have time for interviews etc...and they deserve it i already talked to someone i can get it for sure. i dont want it i would rather just have my days off but this is a little rediculous. and in the interview they never asked me if i needed time off or anything like that for all they know i got engaged after i was employed it doesnt matter i will get married when i want not when my part time job allows me

Those of you saying they dont have to give me days off ect... they are playing games with me dont you see that? they are doing illigal things. so many more things i can get them with. i have to be here 10min early without clocking in and turn on my computer and get all my stuff ready they clock it that is illigal you should never do work related things without being paid for it. so many other things. its just not right and i wont stand for it.

Mrs. M if I didn't know better I would think you were working at my old job but it's in IL but that's how they ran things

Isnt it ridiculous mrs wilson? they expect so much of you and when you need something they dont care. and i have worked for walmart this is worse then walmart more money but omg cmon people. one week isnt going to kill your business

What state are you in? I know you're upset and nothing feels better than ranting to the world sometimes, but I think it'd be an appropriate time to get some help with folks here and other friends to get a legitimate case against your employer. If all the things you're saying are actually true, and you are indeed working those hours, why not do something about it?

When it comes to everyone saying that she should have disclosed that information. The law states you do not even have to disclose your gender in an interview if you do not want to. Unless Mrs. M lied to a direct questions then she did nothing wrong.

Sweetie - so sorry you are having to deal with this!

Have you gone to HR? That would be my first stop. If you have and they are supporting your boss's decision then I would go to corporate HR. Again, if they don't want to get involved or give you the run around - go to your labor board as others have stated.

It just looks good if you make sure HR is involved before calling the labor board. That shows you have tried everything before bringing them into the mix.

Good luck!

As long as you have the email stating that you was approved you were given off for your wedding, then you are ok and you will get unemployment.

Holy crap! So much of this is messed up.

First, you are not in the wrong for asking for time off for your wedding. I dont think you "lied" as people are accusing you of. Did they flat out ask you if there was any time in the future you wouldn't be able to work? If no, then there was no lying. I have started many jobs with a trip planned and while I normally told them before I was hired, it was never a problem- even with part time jobs.

Second, you have approval for the time off. Who refused you this time? Did you show them the approval note? If it was your boss and not the person who gave you time off, go directly to that person. They put it in writing, and you have every right to that time off. If they tried to fire you for taking time off they granted, they are opening themselves up to a lawsuit.

Third, making you work 65 hours for part time and no benefits is ILLEGAL in every state. You need to report this company one way or another- sounds like you hate it there so...

I am in california i never said anything because i was new i needed the money for the wedding at the time but on the other had it has been so overwhelming me and my FH agreed when we came back from the honeymoon i should start to look for an ultrasound job and start my career and just keep this job until the wedding is over but at this point they are making me so angry and i have tried to just put up with it and do what i can but this was the last straw i have spoke with a few people who say i deffinitly have a case because i have proof of absolutly everything

… why not contact the Labor Board now and at least try to salvage your situation and help out your fellow workers getting screwed. You are owed 6 months of benefits and time off. Especially if you have proof you have worked those hours consistently! Hell, if you are even considering quitting over this, then maybe give them a threat that you will go to the Labor Board if they do not give you this. I would also demand that they consider making you full time or else you will cut back your hours to the 25 you were hired for.

Fourth, going on unemployment shouldn’t be your plan. I know you said you want another job, but I don’t like it when people act as if they can just go on that and problems solved. Look around and start applying now to get a jump start on this. Either way, sounds like you need to get out of there.

Fifth, good luck. This is a horrible, sh*tty situation and you don’t deserve this. And yes, I think you should choose your wedding over this job that seems to make you miserable! Do it and rest easy you aren’t getting in trouble for enjoying your day!

Mrs. M, this is a very trying situation. I don't think that you lied to them, but maybe you should have informed them of this as soon as you started. But that's nothing you can change at this point.

If you were approved for those days off, and you still have the email, im pretty sure if you present it to the right person at your job, maybe HR, then you will be granted those days.

I have had experience working at a job that did not appreciate employees. I as well as others took at leap of faith after reviewing finances and left the job. If you have a degree in Ultrasound Tech, im pretty sure you will find a career easily. Just start looking and applying now and enjoy your wedding.

Show them the email confirming approval and enjoy your week off!

I'd strongly recommend speaking with an employment lawyer. Get the legal facts and take their advice. As a Brit I'm learning the American system (I work in recruitment so it's key) and while I don't know the answer I know that the answers can be shocking and seem very illogical. I'm sorry you're experiencing this it must be very stressful.

My only question is why do you say your working on your wedding day if you said in an earlier post that

"you have to find someone to cover your shift i work at a call center we all work mon-fri with the weekends off how the fuck am i suppose to get someone to switch?!"

And you have your wedding day set as 11/3/12 which is a Saturday. They only thing that looks like there would be issues with is the honeymoon?

Firstly I want to say I am sorry that you are being so stressed by your employer. Having said that, I must agree with a lot of the posters here. Although it is not dishonest to inform a potential employer of personal plans, something as important as a wedding, you may want to insure they know about so that it gives 1) them the opportunity to inform you of any policies that might prevent you from having the day off so that then 2) you can decide if you want to risk it. It is not lying, but it is prudent. Most upright employers would appreciate and even accommodate if you are up front with them. Secondly, unemployment compensation is to aid those who have lost a job through no real fault of their own. Being fired does not necessarily guarantee you will receive benefits. I know you have a friend who said you will receive benefits but I would ask a neutral party (labor relations board or an employment layer) to be sure. con't

Thirdly, people tend to confuse what is right, or fair with what is legal or an obligation. It may be right that the employer honor the initial granting of your days, but if they have a policy that states the time can be rescinded, or that granting of leave is at the discretion of an administrator where absence can create a hardship for the employer, they do not have to honor it. I work in public service AND we have a union contract but my FH has had time rescinded due to this rule and he has 30 years at the place! It is part of the language of the contract as well as in the policy. Besides, the employer has technically given you an out by saying you can have the time, you just have to provide a replacement. though your argument of scheduling might be seen by you as valid, it might not by a mediator, magistrate or Unemployment comp office. con't

I would be very careful about entering into a situation that might cause litigation unless you have all your ducks in a row. If this company is doing this to you, it's a sure bet they've done it before and gotten away with it. There's a reason why. You shouldn't be working 65 hr days as a part timer, but the one doesn't have to do with the other. Also, doesn't mean they can't be brought down, just that to do it, you are going to have to be sure you have more than just outrage, indignation and an email. Would I work on my wedding day? Heckie Ball Naw!!!= big fat no!! But if I'm gonna go after them, I'd make sure I had every bit of ammunition I could muster. GOOD LUCK!