Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

My father passed away on Wednesday afternoon, I missed work on Thursday and Friday for berevement leave. I was denies holiday pay on Monday (Memorial Day) due to not working the last scheduled day befor and after the holiday. Is this legal? Also I did go into work for one hour on Saturday, which was not scheduled.


Asked on 6/09/10, 3:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Betty Tsamis Tsamis Law Firm PC

Unfortunately, this is legal. Sorry to hear about it. Perhaps you can ask for an exception to the company's policy. I would put something in writing to them.

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Answered on 6/10/10, 4:34 am


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