Last week was a short week due to Thanksgiving. I had was supposed to have Thanksgiving day off and have Black Friday half day paid.
On Wednesday right before lunch I got a text from my mom saying that my grandma is at the hospital after having a heart attack and that she will be prepped for surgery soon.
I asked my manager if I can leave for the day and submit PTO to cover the rest of the day and I will update him if I would be able to make it Friday and if not if I can submit PTO in order to receive holiday pay on both Thursday and Friday. I was told yes and left.
Friday morning my grandma was barely getting her surgery and I had to inform my manager I wasn’t going to make it in and if I can submit PTO. I got the okay and went on my business.
Went to work Yesterday and checked in my time card to make sure everything looked good and I couldn’t believe what I saw.
No PTO approved and no holiday pay given. Worst thing is that my employer submits payroll on Monday mornings and there was nothing I can do to change the outcome. I lost 20+ hours on a week I needed it the most.
So much for the time of giving.
I spoke with my manager and he said there wasn’t enough notice for the approval for my PTO and since I didn’t work the day after a holiday, I wouldn’t qualify for holiday pay.
I tried to do my best at work but now I will give enough effort as they gave me while I had a family emergency, none.