I was 5 minutes and 29 seconds late to work yesterday. The office manager, who was 1) out of the office and 2) an hour late without calling in just a couple of days before, had called the office to find out who all was there. Myself and another employee were not yet there when she called and she had the receptionist issue as a verbal warning. She then emailed us one hour later and told us that when we responded to her email, we could then clock in. So, she didn't let us clock in until an hour later even though we were there during that whole time. Someone told me that her actions were illegal because we were there working, but not getting paid for it. Is this true and where can I find that in writing?
2007-04-13 08:28:52 · 11 answers · asked by LadyBug 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It isn't legal to dock pay. She could take it out of your accrued vacation, but even then, not an hour if you actually clocked in just 5 or so minutes late.
I'm no expert, but something's not right about what she did. Everyone else here has suggested state or federal offices you can check with - all are good suggestions. And yes, talk with your HR department.
2007-04-13 08:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a copy of your company's handbook and also address the issue of the office manager being late before. Is this office manager your supervisor? If so then go to her boss (your HR dept if you have one) and address the issue with him/her. I would also put something in writing stating your arrival time but being docked an hour is crazy for the 5 minutes you were late.
2007-04-13 15:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forward that email to your HR department. They need to look into why they have a manager who is forcing the employees to work without pay. Your employer should realize the severity of these actions; not to mention the legal issues that they are facing if this is not corrected.
While you were late, your employer cannot force you to work without paying you.
2007-04-13 17:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by kam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true and she could get into trouble. B/c if you fell and hurt yourself, not being clocked in your workers comp wouldn't cover it. I would look under the workers comp laws or talk to her supervisor. If there is a hand book I would look in there. I would call a lawyer or find another job.
2007-04-13 15:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by Lovely Lady 27 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should of clocked in when you arrived, she is taking the mic. go to her boss. You get paid when you clock in, why did you wait till she said you could clock in ? you just do it when you start work. sounds like shes a bossy boots and has her own rules.
2007-04-13 15:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by leigha 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal.i would A) save that email B) if you have a human resource dept i would contact them and explain the situation if not if its a small bus they really don't have one i would then bring it to a lawyer and show them the email and explain everything they can't make you work for free.hope this helps good luck
2007-04-13 15:58:25 · answer #6 · answered by angel of death 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the NAtional Labor relations board in your area; thru the Unemployment office if you can't locate it any other way.
2007-04-13 15:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legal-schmegal...Next time she's not in the office have someone else clock you out and leave 2 hrs early!
2007-04-13 15:34:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Should probably speak with someone in your HR dept, and while your at it, start looking a better employeer
2007-04-13 15:31:38 · answer #9 · answered by HokiePaul 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
contact your local board of labor. Each state is different.
2007-04-13 15:31:59 · answer #10 · answered by pamomof4 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋