Snow emergency in Indiana. Can a factory really do this?

Question

I work for a factory. They told all of us that even if they post a snow emergency, we still have to show up for work, or it will be counted against us. I know from the past that they say that you can be arrested if you are caught out without a very good reason. Can they really count a day against you when there is a snow emergency?

I was asking because the news said it was going to be blizzard like conditions.

I'm not saying we should get paid, I'm just saying we should not get wrote up.

Answer 1

Unless the city closes the street leading to the factory, they can. In Ohio all it means is that you can't park on the street and sometimes they close school, which differes from an Ice Emergancy where they'll close roads.

Answer 2

Often, a snow emergency means you cannot park on certain streets, in order to not block snow removal.
It does not mean you can't drive.
Unfortunately, many of us work in jobs or for companies that cannot or do not close due to bad weather.

Answer 3

Look at it the other way.... why should it be counted against your employer? Is the weather their fault?

If you don't show up then you either don't get paid, or you take it as a vacation or personal day.

Richard

Answer 4

only if an alert goes out officially to stay inside and off the roads other wise yes they can.