Can my employer implement a six-month, no-vacation blackout?
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Can my employer implement a six-month, no-vacation blackout?
ANDREA YU
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
PUBLISHED MAY 19, 2026
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THE QUESTION
Our company is gearing up to launch a new product soon and they’ve just implemented a six-month, no-vacation blackout period. This seems unreasonable and unfair, especially because it’s …
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