FriedScrapple t1_je28a9x wrote on March 28, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Reply to comment by Bmorewiser in Maryland’s second-highest court orders new hearing for Adnan Syed, reinstates conviction by Cody_in_Baltimore

Have MD courts ever clearly defined a specific length of time that is sufficient, and how notice is delivered?

Bmorewiser t1_je29akm wrote on March 28, 2023 at 9:51 PM

I’d have to look. I seem to recall there being a rule that sets a general standard of no less than 5 days, not weekends, but I’m pulling that from my ass. It’s not something I regularly need to deal with.

Alaira314 t1_je379sv wrote on March 29, 2023 at 2:00 AM

Damn, that's tighter than I'd expect. My work asks for two week's(10 work days) notice minimum for requesting leave, and even then you're prioritized below people who requested months earlier. 😬 If they like you they might make an exception for a "good reason" but I've seen people with a grudge stick to the letter of the rules, damn the reason, gotta be fair to everyone.

ChampagneWastedPanda t1_je3ar8z wrote on March 29, 2023 at 2:28 AM

I would have to say though, the tragic murder of your sister at trial is a good reason…

Alaira314 t1_je3eyq3 wrote on March 29, 2023 at 3:02 AM

If it's not legally protected it doesn't matter, unless someone's willing to run interference with the bureaucracy for you. But then you're benefiting from someone playing favorites, which is a whole other can of worms when coworkers start resenting their own "sorry no can do, rules are rules~!" experience with funerals, etc.