Let's say a team member submitted a written request at the beginning of October for time off for the entire week of Thanksgiving. They left a letter in the ETL-HR's mailbox, with all their contact info., asking for the time off. Later that same day they left the letter, they notice the letter is gone, so they figure it was received.
However, the TM, being rather timid and worried about the response they would receive, did not "follow up" with the ETL-HR, which they realize was a huge mistake.
Yesterday, the TM checks the new schedule, and they are scheduled during Thanksgiving week. The TM cannot work during this time, they will be out of state.
What to do next? Obviously the TM is going to talk to HR, but is there any hope that the situation will end up differently other than the TM losing their job? Best case scenario / worst case scenarios?
Note, the TM in question is a hard worker, has shown up on time and never missed a shift and has gotten excellent reviews from their superiors, which only makes the TM feel worse about the situation...
All advice is greatly appreciated!
However, the TM, being rather timid and worried about the response they would receive, did not "follow up" with the ETL-HR, which they realize was a huge mistake.
Yesterday, the TM checks the new schedule, and they are scheduled during Thanksgiving week. The TM cannot work during this time, they will be out of state.
What to do next? Obviously the TM is going to talk to HR, but is there any hope that the situation will end up differently other than the TM losing their job? Best case scenario / worst case scenarios?
Note, the TM in question is a hard worker, has shown up on time and never missed a shift and has gotten excellent reviews from their superiors, which only makes the TM feel worse about the situation...
All advice is greatly appreciated!