Archived Letting them know that I won't be available...?

[Jiminy]

Hey guys. So I'm under 90 days. But something came up and I won't be available one day next week... (it's a family thing). I should let them know right? Instead of just calling in?

Who should I talk to first? I was planning on talking to HR first, if they're there, and if not... the LOD.

Lastly, would this count against me? Would it be better if I offered to come in for the later half of my shift (because that might be a possibility).

Thanks guys. (I dunno what I'd do without this forum!)

 

[commiecorvus]

So you've been scheduled but you can't work?
Get thee to the swap shift board.

 

[Jiminy]

What happens if no one wants to swap shifts though?

Also, "swap" shifts is kind of a misleading title right? You don't "swap" shifts... you give yours to someone else...?

 

[Retail Girl]

If no one takes it, it's your responsibility. The schedule isn't a, "hey, if you could come in for these shifts, that would be great." If you are scheduled, you are expected to be there, barring illness, family emergency, etc. Something better coming along really doesn't count. So yes, they will count it against you. And being under 90 days, that isn't good.

 

[Jiminy]

@Retail Girl Duly noted. Thank you for replying.

 

[Westcoast7]

Say it's a personal issue.