seriously i sometimes really hate the company i work for. ("but if you hate them so much, why don't you just quit?" i know, i know, don't bite the hand that feeds you or whatever.) anyway, here's an email that was sent out to the entire company today:

"There has been some question in the past on what is expected of employees regarding their daily start times. In the past we have granted a so called "window" of up to 5 minutes after the employees designated start time for an employee to report for work without a disciplinary consequence. Unfortunately a few employees abused this window on a regular basis. Effective immediately the "window" is closed. There is no longer a "buffer" of which you can be late for work without a consequence. If your designated start time is 8:00 AM, you are expected to be at work at 8:00 AM. Any exception to this must be approved by your supervisor. Any unexcused, or excessive tardiness will result in disciplinary action. First action will be a verbal warning from your supervisor. Second action will be a written warning. Subsequent actions include the possibility of suspension or termination. We try to work closely with each and every one of our employees to develop schedules that work for both the company and the employee. If you are late, you are expected to notify your supervisor. We expect that the schedule you have worked out, or the job that you have chosen fits into your daily lifestyle. If not, maybe a change is in order.......see employee handbook page 27."

Um, isn't this a little harsh???? Especially the last line. It's almost threatening. Anyway, the thing that's so messed up is that they make themselves seem like the nice guys by giving us a five minute window. However, it's CA law that you can be six minutes late and not be written up for it. We're doing research on it so we can throw it back in their faces.

anyway, they forgot the addendum: "This email applies to anybody who isn't related or married to someone in the company. All four of you, you know who you are."