What should I do if my manager approved pto then denied it

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Enjoy your PTO

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Seriously though.

Prepare The Others... you won't be in.

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That happened to me and I ended up taking my time and getting fired for it. Business practices can be so unethical.

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"Molly, you in danger, girl"

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For the folks telling you to just take your PTO are setting you up for failure. Talk to your boss...there could be a REAL business need why it had to change and you may not be the only one they had to ask. This is also a chance to show your flexibility and work ethic which may be very useful to you in the future. Your willingless to consider changes to your pto dates can put you in a very good position for future advancements...promotions and future PTO requests. Don't pass on this opportunity.

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Has there ever been reward for not taking PTO?

I think if you're asking here, it's likely there's already some beef with you and the manager.

PTO = Prepare The Others because I will not be here.

Business need, my ass. I need to work for a business that understands I earn my PTO in exchange for my time spent helping your organization.

TL;DR - It's your earned time off. Let your manager, plus HR, know you fully intend on taking your PTO.

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Say you caught the RONA!

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No, negative. I feel like at least have an honest conversation with me and maybe depending on my plans I can switch it, but your personal life comes first!

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You haven’t answered the other very important questions: did they tell you why they denied you after approving it?

Also, did they deny all or part of the PTO? what other relevant information should we have before answering?

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As with any relationship, the key is communication. So ask

Why is this happening?
What can I do to make this timeslot work?
What would I have to do before or after?
How can I get to the point where this could be approved?
Employees are often understandably myopic about their needs.
Maybe your boss can't approve the entire requested time off.
Maybe coverage is the issue but you could assist in finding a replacement for your vacation. The goal is finding out the obstacles and mitigating them.

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Sorry, I hate to be the bearer of bad news. A company can absolutely deny your PTO. It’s all about ensuring the company can continue to operate their business, without a glitch. It happens quite frequently, especially in companies that serve manufacturing or medical or judicial, etc.

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It’s one thing to deny it, but to approve it and then deny it is a problem.

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You should go to HR

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No...he should go to his boss. HR is not there to solve your problems with your boss. Hr is there to facilitate your ability to ccommunicate with your boss. We don't decide or over-rode your boss's authority. Our role is to support the vision and mission of the company by helping employees and managers navigate THEIR relationships with EACH OTHER. We won't solve your problem but we will help you start that conversation. Your boss who CAN solve your problem. Stop crying to HR and talk to ur boss

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Sounds like my old manager. I would ask him about it.

Did they provide a reason? Are your plans flexible? How much time passed between the approval and denial?

I’d take the PTO. Let your manager know you already made plans based in the initial approval and you’re unable to make adjustments.

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If you are a union worker, then the union protects your interests, otherwise, without any federal mandates, vacation time can be taken away. However, hopefully, your employer honors the employee contract that you both agreed to. The only valid reasons for canceling vacation time are for staffing emergencies that were unavoidable, or to meet a deadline or quota.

All you have to do is ask what’s up.Maybe he/ she didn’t document the time off as approved and forgot!my old boss had done this. Now, if this is PTO for a trip bought n paid for. You need this to be a very candid and serious conversation. If you followed the process for requesting time off, correctly. You did what you needed to do. It may be beneficial to bring HR in the loop- if not for action, at least acknowledgment,To mitigate any future issue

If your manager approved your PTO, they should not have the right to deny it. You can start by having an open conversation with your manager to understand their reasons for denying your PTO.

I suggest scheduling a one-on-one meeting with your manager to discuss the situation and understand their reasoning for denying your previously approved PTO. If it was a mistake, they might be able to reverse the decision. If it was due to business needs or scheduling conflicts, you could discuss potential alternatives or compromises that work for you and the company.

Is there an update on what you decided to do?

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