My previous supervisor was very adamant on making sure we turn our computers on when our shift starts. I have saved emails verifying with them that they can in fact see when our computers are turned on to ensure we are not marked late. That supervisor has left and of course I am left with a new one. This new one says we should turn our computers on 5-7 minutes early, but we are not clocking that time in workday so we are not paid for that amount of time which does add up through the years. Is this even allowed? Would we not be considered on the clock the minute we begin using our computer to gain access to all the needed systems?
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@q5 Agree. The wolves would ear this leader dude, if ever had to face hardship. He or she would be a little cry baby for sure.
@pj You sound like a je-k; some associate director or director with a chip in their shoulder. You have made it so easy for you to play “the tough guy.” Bet when times get REALLY hard for you that you will be so tough and be found wanting.
@b9 Humana does not pay regular work time for people to work on their degrees. Breaks, lunch, wellbeing time, yes, but regular paid hours are for regular work, not school.
Humana does allow time to work on c e u's for licensed professionals.
@as I remember that as well. This is also why I am so confused and understood why my previous supervisor did not want us turning on our computer until our shift starts. It may be something I have to bring to HR because I feel that I’m the end it’s something that they will try and use again is stating we are late even when we are not or something.
@b5 they have advised us we are absolutely not allowed to log into our computer for things like that unless we are on the clock even for school work through guild and such. Maybe it’s all dependent on the department though.
Since using your work machine is allowed for activities such as school, classes through the guild, this is not black & white. Basically don't work for free, but of course people may need to log on for other things (accessing W-2s, etc...)
@OP Humana has already gotten in trouble for this in the past, we got a settlement and were paid 15 minutes for every day worked, it is illegal contact HR
@OP Your nee Supervisor is breaking the law.