My company requires me to take a vacation day or floating holiday for the day after thanksgiving, is that odd?
923307
Not uncommon. Not fair.\n\nIf you work for a bank, they have to be open.
1164999
There are no labor laws regarding vacations. Check with the department of labor for regulations, such as minimum wage and overtime after 40 hours.
949754
It does sound unfair.\n\nFew people realise that you have no say over when you take your Holidays, and your employer can turn down all your requests and can tell you when you will be off!
571062
Yes.  You can find out more by doing a search for your state's "Department of Wage & Hour."  Typically these sites have Q&As for common questions.  THe general rule, which varis by state, is that no vacation is required, unless guaranteed by the vacation policy.  As long as their vacation policy allows them to do so, they can limit vacation use.
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if you usually work saturdays then yes, you would be expected to work if you had not put in for a vacation day on that day.
409179
Depends if its a legal and proven holiday. And not one you make up.
815151
depends on what holiday, Mabey you should refrase this
435538
lol LOL LOL I wish paid holidays were a requirement. You earn leave but usually after being at the company for a while. Also it is usually based on the hours you worked the previous year. It all depends on the company you work for.
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You may want to consider researching this info beforehand.\n\nRemember, It is up to the employer how you are paid for working on a Holiday even though there are state laws that they must abide by.\n\nCheck out this link regarding laws from your state:\nhttp://www.state.ar.us/labor/\n\nHope this info helps you.\n\nHave a wonderful Thanksgiving.\n\nGod Bless.....
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I work in the management office of a large skyscraper in downtown Houston, Texas. Only a very small percentage of our tenants are closed for July 3rd. I think it is pretty commonplace to have to work that day! But on the upside---I'll be taking a day's vacation! Maybe you could try that too! :)
665589
It is when an employee can pick a day to be a holiday for him/herself.
282917
You need to check the company policy. Most companies have provisions to avoid paying vacation pay if an employee is terminated. You may not be able to collect your vacation pay.
758074
Take your vacation and then leave.\n\nYour employer sucks.
11759
The last time Christmas and New Year's fell on a Sunday was 1994, so perhaps your employer's records would indicate what happened that time.\n\nThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require overtime pay for weekends or holidays. It's up to the employer and employee.  If the labor contract does not specify, then the employer may do what he wants under *federal* law.\n\nUnder *state* law, it entirely depends on which state you're in.  If you specify the state, I could help with a more direct answer.\n\nEDIT: Under Michigan law, there is no holiday pay requirement.  It's all exclusively based upon the contract.  Of course, if Sunday represents more than 40 hours worked, overtime pay is required.  I've included that link below.
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pay you receive while on vacation.  many companies require you to build up vacation time throughout the year and then require you to use that time if you wish to receive the monetary compensation.
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Sounds like the boss wants an extra day off, if you ask me! If your company does close that day, and your colleague chooses NOT to use his vacation time, he will not be paid for that day--because he isn't working.  Employers do not have to pay employees for work days not worked.  Employees should not be coerced into taking time off or using benefit time (this benefits the employer), however, and employees who disagree with the decision to close on a productive day should be offered an alternative.  Unless arrangements can be made for those employees who wish to work that day, there will be one less day on that period's pay check (unless they use their vacation hours).  Sorry, I don't have specifics on legalities but I think it would be difficult to contest formally.  Laws vary from state to state, and even those considered "salaried" may still be subject to hourly reporting.  As long as the total hours are met, the employee would receive full pay.  You may be able to work out an arrangement for working four days, but working 10 hours instead of 8 each day, e.g.
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From my experience, Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving Saturday are the best days to travel. Avoid Wed and Sunday at all costs! Good luck!