Can an Employer Stop Me From Going to Court

[getsumgumbo]

I currently have a Lemon Law lawsuit that is set to go to court on Feb. 17th. I requested recently for that day off so I may attend. I do have PTO/Vacation available. I received an email stating that my day off request is denied and that the only way I can take off of work is if I can find someone from our other locations to come in a cover my shift. I have a letter from my attorney stating that it is required that I be in court that day. I do not currenly have a subponea. Can my employer stop me from going to this court date and would I need a subponea to stop my employer from denying my day off?

 

[cbg]

Unless your lawsuit is work related or you yourself are under subpoena to attend, your employer has no legal obligation to approve time off.