California Clock In Rules

Summary

Employers in California can establish clock-in policies but cannot retaliate for minor infractions such as clocking in early. They must compensate for all hours worked, including overtime. If overtime results from early clock-ins, employers can adjust schedules but not retaliate. Consistent treatment of employees regarding clock-in times and overtime is crucial.

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all theyve done is sent out a memo saying "everyone in the warehouse is to follow this schedule. Additionally your start time is your start time. Please follow the schedule. Please confirm each one of you understand this"
Your employer has the right to enforce their scheduling rules and can ask you to clock in at your specified start time. However, they cannot legally retaliate against you for minor infractions like clocking in a few minutes early unless it’s consistently against their rules and policies.
Has there been any disciplinary action mentioned in the memo or verbally communicated by your employer?
none has been mentioned. what kind of actions are they allowed to take
In California, employers can enforce timekeeping rules and issue reminders for compliance, but they cannot retaliate unreasonably. Possible actions include:
- Verbal or written warnings
- Performance reviews
- Disciplinary meetings
Have you noticed any other employees facing issues related to this?
if the minutes slowly add up to go over my * hours a week and starts building up a few minutes of overtime are they then able to retaliate
In California, employers cannot retaliate against you for working overtime if it's due to minor infractions like clocking in a few minutes early. They must pay for all hours worked, including overtime. Potential retaliation could include:
- Disciplinary actions for policy violations
- Adjusting schedules to prevent overtime
Have you received any compensation for the overtime worked?
yes
In California, your employer must pay for all hours worked, including overtime. Retaliation for minor infractions like clocking in early is not allowed. If you have received compensation for overtime, you should be fine.
Do you feel your employer is treating others differently regarding overtime?
i dont feel that way. they treat all others the same regarding late or early clock ins
It seems like your employer is treating all employees consistently regarding clock-in times and overtime. Since you are being compensated for any overtime worked and there hasn't been any specific disciplinary action, there doesn't appear to be significant legal grounds for a case at this point.
Is there anything else about your workplace situation that you'd like to discuss?