Can my employer reject my holiday request?

Can my employer reject my holiday request?

Your employer doesn’t have to let you take your holiday when you want to. They could refuse it – for example, if they’ll be short staffed or if you’ve booked all your holiday for that leave year already. They must give you notice if they refuse your request.

When did I request time off for Christmas?

I requested time off for Christmas way back in October, and some of it was approved October 18, so I bought plane tickets (which are now non-refundable) for a trip during those days and expected to work the rest of the week on the days that were rejected.

What happens if an employee requests a day off and is denied?

Make it a written policy ahead of time that if an employee requests a day off and it’s denied, and this employee later comes down ill, a doctor’s note will be required releasing the employee to come back to work. What this means is that he/she cannot come back without that note.

What should I do if my boss refuses my holiday request?

If your dates clash with a busy time of year for your business, try and book to be off during a slow work period. A request for time off should be exactly that, a request. Don’t assume that your time off is a done deal, be flexible and willing work around what your work requires.

Is there a standard time to respond to time off requests?

Answer: There is no standard timeframe to respond to requests, but you should get back to your employees as quickly as possible. If you’ve already decided to approve or deny the request, subjecting an employee to an unreasonably long wait time can negatively affect his or her preparation and planning for time off.

I requested time off for Christmas way back in October, and some of it was approved October 18, so I bought plane tickets (which are now non-refundable) for a trip during those days and expected to work the rest of the week on the days that were rejected.

Make it a written policy ahead of time that if an employee requests a day off and it’s denied, and this employee later comes down ill, a doctor’s note will be required releasing the employee to come back to work. What this means is that he/she cannot come back without that note.

How is time off awarded for religious holidays?

The two most common methods used by employers are “first come, first served”, which awards time off to whoever submits the request first, and seniority, which honors the request of the employee with a longer service record or higher rank. Question 7: An employee is requesting time off for a religious holiday.

Answer: There is no standard timeframe to respond to requests, but you should get back to your employees as quickly as possible. If you’ve already decided to approve or deny the request, subjecting an employee to an unreasonably long wait time can negatively affect his or her preparation and planning for time off.