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New VA employee being marked AWOL for pre-approved leave. Can I be fired?
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice because I’m really confused and stressed.I recently started a position at the VA in an AMSA role. Before I started, I had already planned a trip for March 19 and 20. My original start date was March 23, but it was moved up to March 9.After finding out about the new start date, I reached out to HR about my previously scheduled travel. I was told that those dates would still be fine, and I have email proof of that.I took the trip, and now that I am back, my supervisor is saying:• I did not have enough leave accrued since I am new• LWOP was denied• I am being marked AWOL for those two daysShe acknowledged in writing that I discussed this with HR before starting, but is still marking it as AWOL based on policy.My department chief told me he will advocate for me and asked me not to escalate it yet, but also said he cannot guarantee the outcome.I am currently in my probationary period, so I am worried this could lead to termination.My questions:• Can they mark this as AWOL even if HR told me it was okay?• Does HR approval override leave accrual issues in situations like this?• Could I realistically be fired over this?• Should I wait and let leadership handle it, or contact the union or HR myself?I have documentation of everything and made sure to communicate in advance, so I thought I was doing the right thing.Any advice would really help, especially from other federal employees or VA staff.
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