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Can an employer deny leave
I am wondering if an employer can deny leave for a hearing that has to do with a
family member’s wellbeing ie mental health / guardianship hearing
Asked on October 7, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Wyoming
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless you have available PTO or vacation time to cover your absence to attend ths hearing, you have no right to take off. This is true no matter the reason for the hearing. The fact is that absent an employment contract or union agreement to the contrary, an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. Accordingly, your time off request can be denied and if you fail to come to work as scheduled you can be terminated.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless you have available PTO or vacation time to cover your absence to attend ths hearing, you have no right to take off. This is true no matter the reason for the hearing. The fact is that absent an employment contract or union agreement to the contrary, an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. Accordingly, your time off request can be denied and if you fail to come to work as scheduled you can be terminated.
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