Honestly, it might be a blessing in disguise to find a better place to work.
I know it sounds ton of cheek and snarky, but here's hoping
@GhostOnTheHalfShell @nando161
I was thinking more to give the stores a bunch of calls and make the manager feel put upon about taking such a bad stance. If at all possible quitting such a job is better. And perhaps for a couch to surf on if needed.
Were they in NY state I'd happily call them, possibly show up in person. I'll call them over there too, but I don't think a call from a random American lady would have as much weight.