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

Mrs jones we work 1 saturday out of the month on rotation they just happened to put me on that saturday what a coincidence i think not!

I am so sorry you're going through this! I am glad it sounds like you are in a position to leave if necessary.

OMG! SOunds pretty heartless to me.

Sounds like you need to contact the EEOC on them or file a human relations claim...for many reasons. I would honestly talk to the highest person there that you can, explain to them everything, keep your cool, and talk to them aout it all. If they become aware or nervous that you may take further action..they're going to do whatever they can to stop you from that.

You said: we work 1 saturday out of the month on rotation they just happened to put me on that saturday what a coincidence i think not!

Honestly, most employers won't go out of their way to screw with an employee to that extent. In order to run a profitable business, they simply don't have time.

The sitaution you have described certainly sounds unfair. But as to your requested vacation time--it's not illegal.

Re: your classification--part time vs full time....review the HR manual before taking any steps toward the labor board or seeking out labor/wage/benefits violations.

Next, have you tried to switch days with another co-worker? When I did shift work in long term care, most of my co-workers would be willing to swap weekends on occasion.

Finally I have to stress this: going over your supervisor's head--that in and of itself could certainly be grounds for termination. There are many employers who take insubordination very seriously and would have fired you on the spot.

I agree with Rowena! This is NOT a situation for unemployment and shouldn't be your immediate go-to solution. I did not mention my wedding to my employer when I interviewed simply because we have the option of an alternate schedule with Fridays off and I knew that worst case I would have Friday, Saturday and Sunday for my wedding. I held off planning a honeymoon because I had a new job and obviously wasn't sure about vacation days. If we had to put it off for a while, that's what we would do. Sounds like poor planning to me.

What I dont understand is why all these women are basically saying "its your fault, you should have planned better, your not entitled to days off, its pathetic to fall back on unemployment just look for a new job, ect" If i was in your shoes and already frustrated, these comments would be the last thing i would want to read.

Rayy_chull- so basically, she shouldnt have planned her honeymoon untill after she found a job. What if she wouldnt have found a job before her honeymoon. I am unemployed at the moment and looking for a job, so I shouldnt plan my wedding/honeymoon until i find a job because I wont know their policy? Even if I knew their policy, that wont stop them from scheduling me to work on my wedding.

and no matter the clarification of PT vs FT, im sure 65 hours a week should be considered Ft with 15 hours overtime...

Talk to the bureau, they are definately in the wrong about your employment classification. You should have no problem getting unemployment.

Exactly, a honeymoon is not a necessary part of getting married. Plenty of people put off a honeymoon because it just doesn't work with their current situation (can't afford it, can't take time off, etc.). The important part is that you're getting married!!!

I would try to go for the unemployment...they company doesn't really sound like a great place to work if they won't give you your wedding off! Who does that?

Ok, you are not required to divulge that inforamtion in a damn job interview. When I got my job I didnt tell them I was pregnant because I didn't need to. And I took 12 weeks off for that!

I agree that you need to contact the labor board as that doens't seem at all legal in California. And if worse comes to worse, I would quit. Or course if it were me, I would probably already be trying to attain employment elsewhere. This company sounds shady, shady. You work 65 hrs a week with no benefits than YES, you are ENTITLED to have time off. ESPECIALLY for your wedding!

Don't let people make you feel bad, you are the one getting screwed here.

For those of us talking about unemployment: we arent saying GO ON UNEMPLOYMENT RIGHT NOW. We are saying, it's an option if all else fails. Yes it's not the smartest fall back plan, but it is a plan B in case going to HR, labor dept or whatever, doesnt work. No it is NOT her fault, she is not by law required to tell an employer she needs time off, at the time of interview. I needed time off when I went for my job's interview, didnt tell them, got hired, requested time off, & got it. No trouble at all. Her employer is wrong not her. It doesnt matter what her "title" is, CA unemployment goes by HOURS worked (I would know, I'm in CA was on unemployment). If she gets fired, it's not going to hurt that chance.

Honestly, I would check state laws. They may be trying to pull one over in order not to give you full benefits. Some states it is anything 40+ hours is considered over time and in some other states, it is considered 35+. Check and if you get fired, I would personally sue for benefits.

Could it be that you have a manager who is bitter/jealous of the fact you are getting married? It sounds to me like this is not a job you want to keep for long, anyway. What I would do, (but I have a naturally rebellious nature): Start looking for a new job now, tell them you can start after the honeymoon. Work at your current job until your wedding, then call in, or quit. Screw them. I wouldn't even give a 2 week notice. You deserve better. If they refuse to acknowledge your hard work (working 65 hrs a week for the past few months when you are only "part time" in their eyes) they will never respect you, and you will continue to be taken advantage of. (Not receiving promotions or benefits) NO ONE should have this much trouble getting 1 week off, ESPECIALLY if you are a part time employee. That is a BS policy, IMO. Part time hours are easier to fill shifts than full-timers, logistically.

Thank you to all of you who are on my side! @jtourville your awesome it is deffinitly not my fault and i really feel it was done on purpose because its not the first time this has happened. and i shouldnt have to switch anyone its already been approved why would i try to switch? this company is not worth trying to save at this point. @amyv unemployment would be my last option if i cant find an ultrasound job. i have been on unemployment before and they actually paid me more then i was making! i was on it for 2 years and not going to lie i loved it! but i was in school at the time thats why i stayed on it so long it was the easy thing to do while in school and i didnt have to worry about money and my family friend helped me with that so she would be sure i get it. thats not the issue here i just want to make them pay for doing this to me and making me go through this. i am going to get it taken care of i already brought it to HR attention they said not to worry about it. sounds good

Understanding your frustration and those of others who feel like you are being picked on but I jfeel like if you come on a public site and ask "what do I do?" opinions are what you are going to get and they may not always agree. If what you want to hear is advice only from those who will nod and agree, then it shoudl be stiipulated. I just have one question, is the situation you find yourself in the sole fault of the employer or were there things you could have done to better prepare? The company is in the wrong for how they are treating you, but cetainly you have some responsibility here as well and I think that's al most of the contrary opinions are trying to convey here as well as trying to give advice on a way to handle this that might get you a better chance of being heard and not just dismissed.

Rowena - well said.

Mrs M, no one is picking sides just giving opinions. You asked "what do I do" and people are answering that question.

Please don't feel picked on. That's definitely no ones intention.

And if they don't compromise just say okay. Finish your week off and after you have to come back to work from a day off don't show up. Or just tell them okay well I have to resign from my job then. Thank you for the opportunity. Then leave when your shift is over or just wait until your off to say that to them and I believe legally they have to give you full time position. If they are sue their asses too.