Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Boss cancels vacation approved in writing

After approving a vacation in writing, my boss later

told me I had to cancel the vacation to attend a

company sales conference. She strongly implied I

would be fired if I did not attend the sales

conference. I have paid over $3000 in non-refundable

hotel and airline c


Asked on 1/09/02, 12:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Thomas Pavone Pavone & Cohen

Re: Boss cancels vacation approved in writing

The Company vacation policy will govern. If it provides a procedure for approval of vacation, the employer may be subject to a claim for the costs incurred if the employer requires cancellation. Termination for your wilful violation of a direct order will not be actionable.

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Answered on 1/09/02, 7:54 pm


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