If a part-time employee is scheduled to work on a holiday can an employer make them take off?
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If a part-time employee is scheduled to work on a holiday can an employer make them take off?
Can an employer make a part-time employee take off on a scheduled holiday if they only get holiday pay if they work that day?
Asked on July 2, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unless this action violates stated company policy or runs counter to an employment or union contract, or was taken due to some form of discrimination, your employer has not violated the law. The fact is that in an at-will employment arrangement an employer may impose conditions as it deems fit; this included if or when vacation time is paid.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unless this action violates stated company policy or runs counter to an employment or union contract, or was taken due to some form of discrimination, your employer has not violated the law. The fact is that in an at-will employment arrangement an employer may impose conditions as it deems fit; this included if or when vacation time is paid.
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