Can my employer force me to take a day off to equal out my holiday pay?
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Can my employer force me to take a day off to equal out my holiday pay?
Is it legal for them to force me to take
off so that i dont incrue overtime? Isnt
that what working a holiday is all about
Asked on June 11, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
While I understand your point, the fact is that in most employment relationships a company can set the conditions of work much as it sees fit. This is known as "at will" employment. Accordingly, if your employer wants you to take a day to equal out your holiday pay, you must either comply, complain and risk termination, or quit. This is so long as this action does not violate the terms of a union agreement, employment contract or company policy. Also, your treatment must not constitute any form of legally actionable discrimination.
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