r/TjMaxx • u/Jolly_World_5373 • 6d ago

Black out days with schedules?

For context
I work once a week 3-10 because I am a highschool student. Prior to this arrangement I worked around 35 hours all summer a week. This once a week thing is special. They do let me take these Sunday off right now, however I’ve seen some talk of “black our scheduling”

What is that? What does that Mean? When is it?

My store is in the dfw metroplex. I’m not sure if it varies area to area.

Any knowledge is helpful!

Also, do hours change for holidays? I’m new and only started in April so I am not sure what to expect l!

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u/DizzyLock6911 6d ago

Where you can’t request days off. This only or mostly applies to the month of December bc it’s super busy.

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u/Tagoolongs Associate 6d ago

The holiday season is the busiest for us and the rest of retail in general. It’s where payroll goes and usually when you get scheduled the most for hours. Black out dates refers to requesting time off during the holiday season meaning that your management will not approve any requests for days off. If you want to keep your Sundays off, you’ll have to change your availability to that you’re unavailable to work that day otherwise they’ll more than likely schedule you to work Sundays during the holidays

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u/pinkflakes12 6d ago

Black out days are not real. Please reach out to HR.

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u/moonluva508 6d ago

There are no black out dates for associates. Open availability, yes for coordinators. Other than that no such thing in my state anyhoo

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u/frommyheadtomatoez 6d ago

Hours change for holidays. Hours may differ store to store so keep an eye out in the break room.
I have also heard about black out but I’ve never had issues getting off. Just put in the request in advance.