Throwaway for obvious reasons. I started a new job in Feb. Small company non union about 90 employees. After my probation period was up I was given 40 hours vacation and 24 sick time. I used 2 days while I was sick in June. August came and I scheduled a week off for summer vacation in August. My boss approved it but said I won't have enough hours for Christmas, WTF? This is where I was made aware of the company shutting down for a week between Christmas and New Years day and employees had to save some time or they won't get paid. Is this legal? Everyone here acts like this is normal and are so happy we get a week off for Christmas. Newsflash Karen we don't get a week off if it comes out of our time other then the 2 days for Christmas and NYD. I'm in PA btw. Is this insane or just the American Dream?