Can a work place refuse to give me a day off for court for traffic ticket?
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Can a work place refuse to give me a day off for court for traffic ticket?
It’s tomorrow. I’m a registered nurse and they refuse to give me the day off.
Asked on April 17, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, your employer can do this. Your court appearance has no legal effect on it. Accordngly, if you can't attend your scheduled court date, then you will need to reschedule it.
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