Posted on Sep 8, 2019
Are there any laws that cover me to not go to work for my shift on Mondays after a drill weekend?
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I am in NY National guard. I work midnight's and usually take the monday after my drills off. I have always had this request granted. Now my employer said no to my request. Are there laws that cover me to not go to work for my shift at work? How can I go to work when my orders end at midnight Sunday and I have been up since 4am Sunday? When am I supposed to sleep? And get to work safely and work safely?
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Once your military time ends at midnight, you become subject to your civilian job rules once again. If your boss doesn't want to grant the request AFTER a BTA, then it's a soggy crap sandwich you will just have to take a bite of. It certainly sucks, I know. But, you can always try talking with your HR to see what their input and possible recommendations are.
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I've never heard of the military dictating to the civilian workforce what they can or can't do. Certainly, there are no Military regulations that would cover your situation. I'm at a loss of why all of a sudden your employer would change their minds and not let you take the time off, especially if you have the time off banked.
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MSG Edward Sheppard
Unless your job requires an established time of rest (as do pilots) you're pretty much out of luck.
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The laws only covers your Drill days. What your employee does for you is on them. They are not obligated to accomendate your schedule on non Drill days.
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