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Wife's boss is on a power trip. Is this legal? (lemmy.studio)

submitted 1 year ago by neocamel@lemmy.studio to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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My wife works in a restaurant, and the power-tripping manager has instituted a new policy where all shift changes must be approved by management. I think that is reasonable enough, but they're also asking the originally-scheduled employee why they are switching shifts, then approving or denying based on the answer.

For example, her coworker (Tom) wanted Monday afternoon off, and Harry agreed to cover the shift. The manager asked Tom why he wanted Harry to work for him, and Tom said, "I have a softball game." Manager denied the shift change because it was "unnecessary".

Is this legal? I feel like if you're able to find someone to cover your shift, you don't owe management any explanation why you need the time off. How should my wife approach this situation? Colorado, USA BTW.

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[–] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 63 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I have a co-worker who says her reason for the time off request is always gynecology related. Bosses never ask questions.

[–] Blizzard@lemmy.zip 29 points 1 year ago (3 children)

"Good morning boss, I need two weeks off for gynecology-related activities".

[–] Awwab@kbin.social 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You could be having a baby, that falls into the scope.

[–] tj111@lemmy.fmhy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Or trying to make one on the beach in Fiji with a partner or a local.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Or spending the week in bed, flicking the bean.

[–] skepticalifornia@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

How about a partner and a local - Belts and Suspenders, and you only get one two-week shot at this.

[–] jscummy@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

It's time to give up this dream, you never even went to med school

[–] superfly_samurai@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

"I don't want to know, Dave."

[–] jsveiga@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 year ago

I need a leave for my pap exam.

Denied.

Why?

You're a man.

Gender discrimination reported to corporate headquarters.

[–] autumn@reddthat.com 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah the policy OP described just creates a culture where people lie about why they need time off 😆

It's not school - if someone agrees to cover the shift, just let em