Q: Can I sue my employer?
I work in a hotel as housekeeper, I requested vacation in May for 30 days to go overseas to resolve a legal matter. One week before my departure I was told that the vacation won't be approved and I will be terminated if I go for the time I requested as will be considered no show. They said to don't worry that I can re-appy when I come back and they are more than happy to take me back. After talking with HR and GM via email, they said the reason they can't approve the vacation is because the hotel needs people who are available for the busy times of the year, they will look into it but can't promise anything. On July 4th I told the GM and HR via email that I can't change my plane ticket for an earlier date and I won't be able to come back until 7/30. They said they will look into it to see how busy is the hotel and might be able to accommodate. Haven't heard back and I was terminated without notice, any letter, phone, emails etc. I re-applied but they said "I don't have any work for you
A:
Your question does not state any grounds for a cause of action against your employer. If you had a written employment agreement governing vacation days, there may be a claim, but you did not state that in your question and it is not common for hotel housekeepers to have written employment agreements.
It is rare that hospitality employers give housekeeping employees 30 days of vacation in a year.
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