Abbreviations
UTO
Unscheduled Time Off
It's a weekend. You call off because you want to relax. How does this impact your peers at work?
There are more jobs to be done... what could have been a slow day at work is now very busy, this is also not good team work!
You don't show up to work and didn't notify management. What's this called?
What is No Call, No Show
When you are working, you are asked to accept jobs up until what point in your shift?
5 minutes before the end of your shift
Suppose you are scheduled to work on a day you know you requested off. What do you do?
Talk to supervisors and request in teams app
Please do this in advance, when the schedule is posted!
STO
Schedule Time Off
Ugh... You're stuck in traffic even though you left with plenty of time to get to work. You're only going to be a few minutes late. Should you call?
YES!! Always call if you're going to be late so we know you're okay!
You've been absent for 3 consecutive days without calling management. What's this considered?
A voluntary resignation.
You're scheduled for 2PM but get to work at 1:23PM. You want to start work early, is it okay to punch in?
You must have supervisory approval, otherwise this is considered an unauthorized adjustment of work hours!
What must be available in your "bank" in order for you to be approved for vacation?
PTO
ITO
How long before your shift should you call that you will not be coming in?
One hour!
You call off the day after a holiday... is this okay?
No, calling off the shift before, the holiday, and the shift after a holiday will result in disciplinary action. A doctor's note is needed for call offs on these shifts, and you will not be paid for the holiday!
How many minutes must you have uninterrupted on your lunch break?
20 minutes
Uh oh! Something came up and your friend agreed to take your shift. What do you do?
-Both of you talk to a supervisor and get their signature for approval
PTO
Paid Time Off
Bad news... your pet elephant passed away this morning. Your mom offers to call work for you so they know you're not coming in. Is this okay?
NO!!!! You must call supervisors/team leads yourself!
Suppose your shift begins at 12PM. You punch in at 12:07PM. What is this considered?
Tardiness
You become ill in the middle of your shift. There are many jobs in the system, and you ask to go home. Will this count against you?
Yes. Unless we downsize, early leaves count against your time and attendance.
Supposed you're a student and you're nearing the end of summer or a holiday break. You'll be busy with classes during the week. What should you do?
Talk to supervisors about changing your schedule to accommodate your school schedule! Terry needs a copy of your school schedule!
FMLA
Family Medical Leave Act
Your car breaks down. You call us and say that you may be late or may not be in at all, but you'll call us back later when you know for sure. You never call us back. Why is this a concern?
If you cannot come in, we can call someone to cover your shift. If you don't call us, we are not sure if you are okay.
You're tired today, and you know there are jobs in the system. You decide to ignore your pages and notifications so you can relax for a half hour. What is this considered?
Unscheduled Break
How many minutes is a lunch break?
30 minutes
Terry posted an overtime sign up list. You picked up a shift. On the day of your shift, you call off and say "well I picked this up as OT, but I need off now." Is this acceptable?
No! When you pick up or trade a shift, that becomes your shift and your responsibility.