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Of course it's legal. Why wouldn't it be?
She should approach it by either following the stupid rules or finding a new job
I second others advice by saying as little as possible. "Family issues" "personal obligations" "health problem"
No use being honest with a boss that isn't understanding
I'm assuming you're USian?
The question almost anywhere else in the wealthy world is why would it be legal? The manager does not need to know therefore the manager has no right to ask.
No that's the case in the US too. I never ask why my employee wants time off, I don't need to know any more about their personal lives, they tell me too much already...
Yes I'm in the US and I gave US-centric advice because OP is in US.
We all know US has shit labor laws. Although to be fair, I think in this scenario it would work the same way in ny home country of Brazil. When you want to switch you're essentially saying "I'm not showing up to my shift"
I'm not sure in what country that isn't insubordination and isn't subject to legal penalties by the employer.
Do you understand what a "switch" is?
I'm thinking you don't. "I'm not showing up to my shift but I have someone to cover for me" is still "I'm not showing up to my shift"
No it isn't. But you know that.
Question. Are you physically present at the job site when you get someone to cover for you?