Hmm, I think she still may be able to do a write up and have it be justified. I may be wrong, but I was told the only holiday they can’t write people up for not showing up to is Christmas, and that’s only on the day of. I feel ya- we consistently have multiple call offs a day. I would say at the least, it would be a verbal warning and at worst, a write-up. If you can find someone to cover you, I’d try that! Or use sick time, that’s protected!

Most likely they’re trying to scare people into just coming in and won’t do the write up, but if they give you one don’t sign it. If you refuse to sign they have to have a second manager come in and talk to you again and it’s a hassle so unless they’re really mad won’t do it.

Unfortunately, she can. I absolutely adore my manager, but she required everyone to sign up for at least three holidays with knowledge that we’ll be scheduled for at least two. If your manager didn’t even approve the requests off, then you’re responsible to get it covered and she can write you up for not showing up or not getting coverage (considered a no call/no show). If you have sick time, use that! I’m sorry this happened, I really hope you get to enjoy your travels!

I'm sorry, but you're asking if you can get in trouble for not going to work?

Yes, just like most other jobs.

Everytime I’ve been in a management position this is something that is super petty, but allowed. I never did it to any of the people under me because it was just disrespectful. I almost always had enough people who would volunteer to cover, and we didn’t even get paid time and a half pay like Starbucks does! Unfortunately, the answer is most likely yes.

Can you call around to other stores in your district and try to find coverage?

not showing up for a shift that is within your availability agreement is lines for a write up. requests are not cement, sadly.


the only thing that could save you is if the schedule is NOT posted with at least two weeks advance notice. That way you can get the scheduled shifts covered. If it has been, then it is up to you to get that time covered.


if you do not, and NOT show up to a shift. it's cause for a write up. Just like anyone who just didn't feel like going into work on whatever day/shift it was.


if you are a good worker, then you should have NO write ups on your record and if this trip is more important than the write up, you can take the write up and know they'll never fire you because you always show up to work otherwise.


NOW if it's multiple days than it's multiple write ups. and that could get you on a final or just straight up fired.


if you have other write ups for attendance, than this is a bigger issue. And your SM is well within their reach to do all they can to correct behavior.

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