Hello r/legaladvice,

I work for a small company in Washington state. I have dug into a few labor laws but I'm unsure on how to search this specific question. I have a coworker who requested this coming Monday off, December 26th, because she was suppose to be out of town. However, her flight got canceled and was planning to just come in on Monday then.

The snow and ice have been bad here, four out of six employees including myself got to work no problem, however the owners slid and told us to go home since the weather was bad. The communication between the bosses and employees aren't great. Anyways back on topic... She announced to us that we have Monday off, and we will be getting paid Holiday pay.

My coworker received a text stating that "If you were scheduled to work you will be paid" which makes it sound like she wouldn't be getting paid for Monday. So, if my friend intended and expressed to our boss that she was going to come in on Monday, and then was told we are closing due to holiday, can she not pay my coworker? It seems very illegal to me, however in Washington State Holiday pay is not required.

I would appreciate any help. Thank you.