I Need to Rant I am a salaried employee, but my "shift" is technically 8:45 to 5:15. I RARELY...

First of all, salary or not, it is a law that you get at least a 30 minute lunch break during an 8 hour work day. Which brings me to my next point, 8:45 - 5:15 is 8.5 hours, which where the hours cut out for you to be able to take you 30 minutes lunch. If you aren't planning to take you lunch then you should start at 9:15 and work to 5:15, if he doesn't like it then maybe he wants to challenge the state over it. Start keeping a log of your hours worked, especially if your working past your scheduled time. It makes it a lot easier to make your case when you finally do snap and throw it in his face. I'd love to have an ethics conversation with your boss.

tallpowerhouseblonde · 36-40, F

You do need to say all this.Then act on what you said.Does your boss set an example and work extra hours for free?
Any more issues speak with HR

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This person needs to learn the rules of exempt vs non exempt.

In my opinion, you can freak them out by asking them to put the statement in an email and send it to you. "Could you send me that in an email?"

They know EXACTLY what you are doing when you ask that and they will figure out if they are right or wrong.

Subsumedpat · 36-40, M

I bet you work harder than he does. You left that part out of the rant. Often these things come down to retirement benefits otherwise people just get another job when they have a boss like that.

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Yeah, I agree with InjectPositivity. You sound like an intelligent hard working employee. I would dust off my resume and look around. You are still young enough to make that change.

Consistent tardiness is problematic. Hazardous conditions must always be considered by employers. You made the extra effort and made it. Keep up the good work!

iMystery · M

Yeah I have to agree. But I also understand that sometimes its not easy to just up and leave without already having another job lined up (especially having a kid).

UnsureForNow · 46-50, M

With some minor editing, that's exactly what you should say. (Maybe leave out the "bleach" bit.)
I used to have the same problem, until I pointed out that I work between 45-50 hours a week, always get my work done, and am always willing to take on more.

DoOverMan · 46-50, M

There are too many bosses like yours in the world.

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Also.... refer back you your employee handbook. It should explain the hours. If you have questions... ask HR but don't say why you are asking. You just want clarification.

SW-User

so why even work there? thats pretty much abuse

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I'd push back. I hate that attitude all take no give.

I walk out exactly 5pm every night

CheshireCatalyst · 41-45, M

Sounds like they need some support with their employee rights policies. Perhaps an arson attack would help?

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

Are you certain she is not building a case against you surreptitiously in your file? I wouldn't put that past her.

Carver · 31-35, F

A lot of of fucking nerve, your boss... It sounds like it's time to find a new job. I know that's easier said than done but you don't need to take that bullshit. You should have told her straight-up why you were late. Even if she doesn't care to hear it, at least she can get your point that some things are simply out of our control and no one can help that. I would bet my car that she's been late for work plenty of times in her life.

And you don't need to stay 45 minutes after your scheduled time to leave, especially if they're not paying you overtime! If your boss doesn't like it, that's a whole lot of her problem. What's she going to do, fire you for leaving when you're supposed to?

becca00f · 22-25, F

He's an ass. even as saleried he has to give you 15 minutes for every 4 hours worked. thats the law

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