how many days amonth can you be forced to work without a day off?
117035
None.  Your work schedule is a matter of agreement between you and your employer.  If you're in a union, then the collective bargaining agreement spells out the details of the agreement.  If you're not in a union, then the terms are whatever you negotiate.  Most non-union workers have little room to negotiate, since the only power they have is the power to quit.  If you're prepared to go work elsewhere, then go ahead and limit your availability.  Good luck to you.
917651
You can put in a notice of resignation anytime you want. You don't have to be back at work in order to do that.  I know people who are pregnant who are out on FMLA leave and they decided they don't want to come back, so they just give their notice. It probably doesn't even have to be 2 weeks since you are already out and not currently working anyways.
996726
That is affirmative the only days you are allowed to take off are the actual days that you report for the jury pool. You will stay in a room until you are called. Bring a good book to read.
1163967
The Better Business Bureau won't be able to do a thing for you, so disregard those answers.  They only take complaints about work performed by the company for customers.  I'll tell you who to contact at the end.\n\nAs for your first question, yes, they can "force" you to work on your day off, if it's a right to work situation (ie., you're not in a union or contracted to work specific days).  They have to give you a certain amount of advance notice, I believe though, if they change your schedule.\n\nThe second question is answered "no."  Unless you are salaried, federal law says you must be given a 15-minute break every 4 hours, and paid overtime for any amount of time over 40 hours you work in a week (so if you only work 32 hours, including the 10 you worked that day, you don't qualify).\n\nEvery state is different - I'm answering pretty generally - the things I said are pretty universal in the U.S.  As I said, the BBB won't do a thing.  You need to contact your local Department of Labor (call City Hall or your congressman to find out what it's called in your city/county/state).  Good luck.
33786
Simple. Give to some charity trust. You don't need a day. You need just one miniute to do that
211422
It depends on the district. Some district will let you use your sick days if there is a doctors note.Some districts will allow you to have a leave of absence, but with no pay. Talk to a union member about your teaching contract provisions.
751654
Ironically as I understand it there is NO legal right to a so called 'bank holiday' as a day off or to take it as a day in lieu if it falls on a normal day off. I have just quickly confirmed this is correct, type in 'bank holiday working legislation' in google and there is a mass of info for you. Obviously many even most employers do treat bank holidays as a day you are entitled to but you appear perhaps to be working for a 21st century Mr. Scrooge. Also traditionally certain trades esp the building trades always close at Christmas and new year for obvious reasons and, depending upon the terms of employment they might be agreed to be part of your holiday entitlement over which you have no option but to accept what your employer says. You should ask to see your contract of employment, every employee is entitled to one. If you still can not find the answers try your local citizens advise centre, & or the library and they may help you with useful links or local advice centres.
960047
Each state has a minimum number of days required for attendance, and all schools in the state have to abide by that.  Not all holidays or holy days, or religious observances are recognized for the purpose of a day off, and each year the State Board of Education determines what days will and won't be days off.  On days not recognized as free days, you would be required to attend or be counted absent.  So yes, it is legal.  That said, I can't imagine they actually intended you to attend on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I expect it is a misunderstanding or simply an oversight on somebody's part.   Check with who ever is in charge of the program, and get the answer you need.  There has to be a human responsible for oversight and that's the person you need to talk to- preferably before Thursday.   It's not whining, it's an honest request for information and clarification of the rules.   After all- what are you supposed to do if you actually get ill?  I don't imagine they want you lugging the keyboard and monitor into the bathroom and typing in between retches?  So some provisions have to be made, and you just need to find out what those are.  Just remember to be polite when you ask- they can't get upset with an honest, polite question.
666743
They worked for 400 years without a day off, and without pay.  It's vacation time?
878611
You should just ask your boss for a day off.
918454
5, 10 or 15 days usually depends on the state and or county or city,\n\nhere it's 10 days thats working days.
1142046
I work in HR. You can take a few days off as long as your have the time. You did not need to tell your boss how you spend your time off.  Do you need to take FMLA? If so the doctor needs to fill out the form and your boss needs to approve it.  Do you have any HR coworkers that you can talk to? If you need more advice email me.
952578
You can give yourself as much time off as you want. You can also pay yourself whatever you want while you're not working... just remember to declare it accurately to your accountants and the tax office.
720872
Yes if you are non-exempt. If you are exempt, you may or maybe be deducted. Check with you State's labor laws. Normally if you are out a day, you will use 8 hours of sick time.\n\nMy advice is to look for another job.
860273
I don't think that 'days in a row' is the issue, it is hours per week.\n\nI don't think that there is a limit to how many hours a week your employer can make you work, but I think that if it exceeds 40 hours per week, you are entitled to overtime (usually time and a half as compensation).  If he is "nickel and diming you" (you work seven days a week, but only a few hours a day so it never gets over 40 hours for the week), you may have problems getting any legal help with your situation
9514
There are no laws that require employers to provide days off. It is the business owners choice to provide or not to provide holidays and vacations.
394909
Ethically, you shouldn't deny vacation days, unless it will leave the company short staffed. I do not know of any company that lets that many people take vacation days at once. However, from a professional standpoint: no matter what we think, they have worked to earn time off, and you should approve whoever you can. Just act like it doesn't bother you. Maybe leave some resumes on your desk as they turn the vacation requests in, but do it subtly. It may make them think twice about how strong the American workforce is.( someone is always willing to take their place, and do so without all the BS). It is hard to control what and why people do the things they do, but you should take the stance of damage control.