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Is asking for time off a reasonable reason to get fired?

I recently started a second job and asked my new boss yesterday if I could cut back my scheduled since they would make it near impossible for me to work both roles. This morning he sends me this: Dear ———, A review of your multiple requests regarding scheduling and the time conflicts therein with your other obligations has prompted a determination on my part concerning the feasibility of your future employment. Unfortunately, the situation concerning your availability over the months of April and May preclude any reasonable method of scheduling you on any regular basis. In light of this, I have determined that we cannot offer you the terms of employment that you seek and we, therefore, will need to terminate your employment. We wish you well in your future endeavors. You may come to the store one week from tomorrow to collect the salary due you. Is there a…


I recently started a second job and asked my new boss yesterday if I could cut back my scheduled since they would make it near impossible for me to work both roles.

This morning he sends me this:

Dear ———,

A review of your multiple requests regarding scheduling and the time conflicts therein with your other obligations has prompted a determination on my part concerning the feasibility of your future employment.
Unfortunately, the situation concerning your availability over the months of April and May preclude any reasonable method of scheduling you on any regular basis. In light of this, I have determined that we cannot offer you the terms of employment that you seek and we, therefore, will need to terminate your employment.
We wish you well in your future endeavors. You may come to the store one week from tomorrow to collect the salary due you.

Is there a wrongful termination lawsuit here or is getting fired for asking to reduce your schedule okay?

Tldr: got fired in my first week for asking to work less hours.

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