Benefits
Meal Breaks - When do I get one and for how long?
If working more than 7 hours, hourly and salaried non-exempt associates must clock out and take at least a 30-minute uninterrupted, duty-free meal break.
What are the two categories of PTO are available?
Sick/ Personal
Vacation
True or False: There is a grace period with Home Depot's attendance policy.
True.
In U.S. retail stores, a system-generated variance is recorded when an associate clocks in at any time more than seven (7) minutes after the start of the scheduled shift.
True or False: You are permitted to take your apron home or off the property
False
How long to you have to enroll in your new hire benefits?
30 days
Rest Periods - How long are periods & when do I get one?
Hourly and salaried non-exempt associates should be given a 15-minute paid break for every four hours worked; the break should take place as close to the middle of the work period as possible; associates do not need to clock out/in for paid breaks, but should be relieved of all duty during that time.
All Home Depot associates start accruing sick/personal time from the day of their hire.
What is the rate a full-time associate accrues sick/personal time?
Four hours every month.
What is an attendance occurrence?
It's the result of either an unexcused absence from a scheduled shift or an unexcused tardy.
Give 3 examples of a Company approved patch or pin to wear on an apron.
-The Home Depot patches and pins
-Patriotic pins supporting the store’s country of origin (flag pins, veteran’s, all military pins)
-Vendor pins authorized by The Home Depot
-Pins with pictures of an associate’s family members
-Decorated aprons celebrating holidays, special occasions and events as approved by the DM/SM/DHRM
Name two money-saving benefit programs you can receive as a Home Depot Associate.
Perks at Work, Purchasing Power, Cell phone plan discount, tuition reimbursement
What or who should you call if you are unable to make it to your scheduled shift?
Your MOD - When possible, an associate should give notice 24 hours before the beginning of a scheduled shift. When advance notice of 24 hours is not possible, the associate should make every effort to give notice as soon as reasonable and preferably before the beginning of the start time of the scheduled shift.
As a new hire, when is your sick/ personal time available for use?
After 90 days
How do you accrue occurances?
When you have an unexcused absence from your shift and you do not have enough sick time to cover.
OR you have an unexcused late-in
True or False: Salaried Managers are permitted to wear sneakers.
True.
Shoes appropriate for the working environment without presenting a safety hazard that are clean and in good condition - except: Flip-flops, sandals, open-toed shoes, or open-heeled shoes.
What is FutureBuilder?
Home Depot's 401k program
True or False: Hourly Associates should clock out when leaving the store, even if for Company business.
False: Hourly and salaried non-exempt associates should not clock out if leaving the store or work location for Company business during scheduled work time
How long after your hire date until you are eligible for any holiday pay?
90 days
Define a NCNS and the appropriate discipline level
Failure to call in and report to work when scheduled at least one (1) hour after the associate’s designated start time is considered a no call/no show. A single instance of a no call/no show can result in a final warning whether or not there are other active disciplinary actions.
A no call/no show of two or more consecutively scheduled days (or as otherwise provided by state law) can result in discipline up to and including immediate termination of employment "Job Abandonment”.
Give three examples of clothing items that are not permitted in the THD dress code.
Sheer clothing, tank tops, open-toed shoes, slippers, crop tops, ripped jeans/pants
What is the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)?
A Home Depot Benefit that allows you to make payroll deductions to acquire THD stock at a 15% discount.
What form should you complete if you have a missed punch or error on your timecard?
The "time and attendance change request" form
As a FT new hire, when do you receive your first allotment of vacation time, and how much time do you receive?
40 hours at 6 months
Explain the attendance progressive disciplinary steps
Coaching- 3 occurrences in a rolling 6-month period
Counseling- after accruing an additional 3 occurrences within a 6-month period.
Final- after accruing an additional 1 occurrence within a six-month period.
Termination- after accruing 1 additional point within a six-month period.
What is the policy regarding cell phones and electronics on the floor?
Use of personal electronic devices, such as cell phones and smart watches, for business purposes such as assisting customers and communicating with their management team during work time. No earbuds, air pods, or headphones. These items are permitted while on break and while off the sales floor.