Just found this site and would like to ask a question:
I feel I am being discriminated on how to be take my vacation. I have recently been told that I cannot take any Fridays off. I am just an employee, however the 3 partners and another entire department can be off all at the same time. Is this fair/ legal? One of the partners said that no one else could do my job, that's why I have to work every Friday. I am full-time, however part-time employees may take off anytime.

Also, I have asked to take time off without pay maybe four hours a week. I have been told I cannot do that, I must use all my vacation first. I already have most of it planned. I just don't understand why the rules are different for me when I feel like I am a nobody. I have been honest with them and declined a recent job offer. Ever sense I declined it, this stuff has been happening.......

Any advice or website referrals would be very appreciated.

Thank you!
Angry Employee from Ohio

I feel I am being discriminated on how to be take my vacation. I have recently been told that I cannot take any Fridays off. I am just an employee, however the 3 partners and another entire department can be off all at the same time. Is this fair/ legal? One of the partners said that no one else could do my job, that's why I have to work every Friday. I am full-time, however part-time employees may take off anytime. Whether it's fair is a matter of opinion; it's certainly legal however.

Also, I have asked to take time off without pay maybe four hours a week. I have been told I cannot do that, I must use all my vacation first. That's perfectly reasonable position for your employer to take.

I have been honest with them and declined a recent job offer. Ever sense I declined it, this stuff has been happening....... I don't know if the two are related but even if they are, nothing illegal is taking place. Nothing you mention remotely comes close to any form of prohibited discrimination.

If you're no longer happy where you are, then your option is to seek a new position elsewhere.