Studentworker, your present the argument that your not being able to work your shift was not your fault. OK, whose fault was it? Your family; well it's not their job it's yours. Your former employer; I believe you were hired to be there at a certain time. I agree the whole situation is unfortunate, but it was your responsibility to be there for your shift. You indicate you had voiced your concerns to your employer 24 hours hours in advance. That means you had 24 hours to figure out how to live up to that responsibility.