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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some of these things aren't like the other.

I've never been in a job where I needed to get PTO approved. Sounds like a nursing home.[/quote]

so you just take vacation whenever?[/quote]

Yes. Of course.

I put it on the calendar but nobody can tell me no, you can't do that. It's my responsibility.[/quote]

This is an unusual. The point is not to “tell you no” but to give your colleagues an active heads up.[/quote]

The direct did that. She booked flights and hotels and then put the dates on her manager’s calendar, hence the heads up.  [/quote]

That’s no heads-up. That’s a FYI.[/quote]

What’s the difference between a “heads up” and an FYI?

I think the only actual issue OP cited that’s problematic is the failure to meet the required weekly in person days.

If the company requires advance approval for leave, failure to get it would be a problem. But ever since I’ve been doing white collar professional work, I’ve never had to do that so I’m not assuming it’s required at OP’s workplace. Also, unless it’s a medical appointment you can’t really ask off in advance for sick leave. Finally, unless the company has a policy about where remote work can be done, it’s not an employee’s fault for working elsewhere. And if there is a policy shame on OP for not ensuring her staff member knew about it.

All in all I think OP is manufacturing complaints because she doesn’t like this employee. And her boss will see it for what it is. 
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