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I think the point is that unless you work in an environment that requires scheduling, like medical/LEO/retail, there are very few jobs that can’t manage a few days absence by two employees at the same time.  Op wants them to submit leave requests so he can reject one.   It’s hard to believe that whatever TPS reports/widget production these people do can’t be handled by the remaining employees or op themselves, to a level that it justifies one employee missing a wedding or another employee missing their child’s high school graduation. [/quote]

There is no need to speculate on whether the job can "manage" without the two employees. On the flip side, I agree with those that say the quality of the reason (wedding, graduation) shouldn't matter.

If the policy is clear and known it should be followed. The policy is there to also protect the employee from a manager who makes arbitrarily decisions and protect other employees from being burdened due to a lack of planning.

In this case, the OP should have ample time to figure this out and have them both take some leave.

I believe the OP is bothered by a perceived lack of respect and rule following. OP shouldn't be emotional when making this decision.[/quote]

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