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Employers rarely reject vacation requests

Americans are usually reluctant about taking their vacation time. But maybe they shouldn't be: A new survey shows employers rarely say no to vacation requests.

By Jack Craver | Updated on August 17, 2015
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Compared to workers in other industrialized countries, Americans are notoriously reluctant to take time off. Unlike in the rest of the developed world, employers here have no legal obligation to give employees vacation. Getting more than two weeks is often a privilege reserved for high-ranking employees.

But it’s not all the boss’ fault. Research shows that employees pass up on 169 million vacation days every year. In fact, some bosses wish their employees would take more time off to mentally recuperate from the stresses of work. 

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