Can my part time job refuse to give me time off, even if I'm requesting it months in advance?
Unfortunately in an "at will" employment situation the employer can refuse your requests and you wouldn't have any recourse.
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Unfortunately in an "at will" employment situation the employer can refuse your requests and you wouldn't have any recourse.
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