Denied Promotion Due To National Guard
My Supervisor pulled me into his office today to tell me that he's officially retiring at the end of the year. He also stated that I will remain a Lead, while the other Lead will become the new Supervisor. I said I understand, but asked why. I was told it was due to my attendance and that, 'you actually need to be here to lead a company.'
Other than 1 snow day and 1 sick day, I've only missed work due to military training or FMLA (my son being born). And this meeting took place within a month of me being back from a 4 week reclass.
Also, at one point in the meeting I mentioned that it's better than I was only gone 4 weeks rather than being gone a whole year because my old unit is currently deployed. My boss' response was, "Well it was your choice to be in the military."
I know I have a case, but I'm unsure how to collect evidence as this was all verbal. Any tips/help from those with experience would be greatly appreciated.