Employer Vacation Denial Rights

Summary

In Texas, employers have the right to decide whether to offer vacation days, determine how vacation accrues, and deny vacation requests, including on holidays. However, if an employer has a written policy or contract promising vacation, they must follow it.

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United States of America
Sure, in the U.S., the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn't require employers to provide pay for time not worked, such as vacations or holidays. This is generally a matter of agreement between an employer and an employee.
Texas
In Texas, employers have the right to:
- Decide whether to offer vacation days
- Determine how vacation accrues
- Deny vacation requests, including on holidays
However, if an employer has a written policy or contract promising vacation, they must follow it.