I Need to Rant

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

I RARELY take lunch unless I need to run to the bank or something. (my boss had remarks about me taking a 30 min lunch daily so I stopped doing that long ago)

I have not left before 5:30 in ages. I usually leave at more like 6. (my boss used to comment that I "act like an hourly employee" when I would leave at 5:15 every day so I stopped doing that)

I am not usually late but yesterday I was 15 mins late due to traffic and this morning I was 30 mins late due to traffic and needing to scrape all the ice off my car. I also have to drop my daughter off at school in the morning, so I am not able to leave any earlier.

My boss had the nerve to walk in here and tell me today, with quite the attitude, that I need to "watch my time" because I was late yesterday and today. All I could muster up to say was "Sorry", but here's what I actually wanted to say:

Dude, I am salary and should not even have a "shift". I do not punch a clock. I do not get paid overtime and I put in at least 45 hours a week, even though I am paid based on 40 hours of work. I have not gotten a raise in two years and I have been with the company for thirteen. I have absorbed the FULL position of SEVEN PEOPLE in my time with this company without relinquishing any of my own responsibilities, and I still get my work done. How are you going to lord over me about my start time for two days, when I stay late EVERY DAY? Go drink bleach. *spit*

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WeekendWarrior4 · 46-50, M

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.

PoizonApple · 41-45, F

I actually have to send her a spreadsheet everyday of my arrival time, departure time, and what I am working on for the hours in between, so I already have a good log of my hours worked.
Also, when she complained about my taking lunch daily, I went to HR and asked them if I have to take lunch and she told me no. I don't know if NJ laws have my back on this.

WeekendWarrior4 · 46-50, M

It would be best to look into but just because HR told you that you DIDN'T have to take it doesn't meant that you can't. If you are unable to take a 30 minute break once a day, then I say you need to start researching some place that is going to respect you as a person and an employee. I don't know what you do but I'm sure if your employer found out that you were planning on leaving, they would undoubtedly rise to the occasion and suddenly allow your lunches again. Then take their time and break you down again. Fuck them, hit 'em where it hurts the most!