8 Hour Day
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I sure would appreciate some advice/comments. We have an exempt employee who is disgruntled but performs his job adequately. He has flatly stated that he will put in his 8 hours but for us not to expect anything else from him. Monthly he has to work on Saturday, inventoring our warehouse. Today he sent me an email informing me that because he will work next Saturday he is leaving 30 minutes early on days he has a night academic class.
Because he is exempt, may we deny him that opportunity or is the standard an 8 hour day? I don't have a problem rewarding hard working employees but this guy is exempt but demanding "comp time." We are located in New Mexico. Thank you in advance for your comments/help.
Because he is exempt, may we deny him that opportunity or is the standard an 8 hour day? I don't have a problem rewarding hard working employees but this guy is exempt but demanding "comp time." We are located in New Mexico. Thank you in advance for your comments/help.
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If the guy had half a grain of sense, he could get what he wants by backing off and asking for consideration and a little flexibility. But, it is obvious he is headed for destruction.
Edit: I would add that in our shop the 8 hours is not the guiding factor, it is getting the work load accomplished. That often requires the EE to be on station at set hours to interact with clients and co-workers. If the EE is not doing these things, then the conversation ensues.
Has something happened to change his attitude? Oft times there is a perception of a lack of fairness that needs to have a bright light placed on it to get the EE back in the fold - perhaps a little counseling along with the meeting clarifying the parameters of your work arrangement.
E Wart