For context: Requested PTO and was approved. Last minute work came in and coworker offered to cover for me since I had the time off. Boss refused her offer and tried to strong arm me into doing it, and has now scheduled a meeting with HR over my “lack of responsibility”. What’s my next move?
Edit: When I say, “what’s my next move?” I mean, what should I say in the meeting with my boss and HR? I plan to find a new job immediately due to a generally toxic work environment, but are any labor laws being violated by bosses not allowing employees to take their time off, especially when there are other qualified coworkers to cover for them?