Employer asking me to cancel overseas holiday

[chedderandport]

Hello

Booked and.paid for a 2 week break in the sun , leaving in a week

Due to other members of the team being off sick been asked to cancel my.holiday

Has anyone else had this ever?

No.

Failure to plan on their part doesn't constitute an emergency on your part.

Not your problem.

It sounds like you're being manipulated. I've experienced this myself and you really do feel like it's your choice and what you're doing makes sense: but I'm telling you working for free is 100 per cent unacceptable and illegal on the part of your bosses!!!! The way to combat being manipulated is to have adequate breathing space from the perpetrator so you can gain true perspective of what's happening. You are doing the opposite of that. I'd take as much time off as possible including for stress if you can't get leave cause the fact you're even doing those hours free tells me you are very stressed! You often will feel a hunch it's not right but reframe it as you're helping them out but it's wrong you shouldn't feel obligated. Most people scoff at working an hour over! It's not your fault you've been manipulated like it wasn't mine but learn from it and keep a distance from there as much as you can. I'd consider a new job

My answer would be: it depends. No one-size-fits-all answer, I am afraid. And, yes, I have seen employers asking employees to cancel holidays due to unforeseen circumstances. In those cases, the employer agreed to compensate the employee for any non-refundable holiday (hotel accommodation, air fare, etc.). Your role, or corporate knowledge, may be pivotal and therefore not be able to be covered by a temp. It will also depend on whether you perceive your job as ‘just a job’ or something with present but little or no future. So many variables and possibilities…

My colleague and I are constantly expected to cover for staff shortage caused by management not recruiting when previous staff leave. We have now made a pact not to give a toss or go out of our way to cover each other when we are off. The management need that wake up call if they are ever going to realise that we are understaffed and actually do something about it. This is why you shouldn't be cancelling or doing unpaid overtime. They need to suffer the consequences if they are ever going to do anything about it rather than keep dumping on you.