Complaint Review: Wal-Mart

I requested my vacation in August to have the last week of October off. It was approved by a manager and I dropped it in the personnel drop box. At that time, we had no lead CSM.

The week before my vacation was scheduled, I checked the schedule board and it indicated that I was indeed on vacation the last week of October. I was happy, and told several of the CSM's that I would see them November 1. On November 5, when I arrived at work, a CSM confronted me and told me that I needed to speak to personnel about why I did not come in for work the last week of October. I did so, and was told it would be researched.

The schedule for that week has been removed, so I cannot prove what it said. Apparently, they shred all evidence of schedules as soon as the week is over. I will probably not be paid for the vacation time I requested and was approved for. This is Wal-Mart's way of not paying their "associates". It makes payroll look good, and keeps M. A. (Store mgr.) happy with his bonus. Thanks for the chance to vent.

Wesley
San Antonio, Texas
U.S.A.