Can we deny vacation requests?

Yes, but we recommend having a legitimate business reason for doing so. For example, it would be understandable to deny a vacation request if it would leave you without adequate coverage or because the employee asked with significantly less notice than required by...

Can we deny vacation requests?

Answer from Jenny, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: In general, yes. But you should have—and document—a legitimate business reason for doing so. Denying vacation requests will undoubtedly hurt morale, especially if it happens frequently, and low morale leads to higher rates of...