How is this for a "inclement weather" policy?

[underpants]

I live in Virginia so we enjoy the luxury of having "snow days".

A new policy came out last week. In the event of a "snow day" we employees have the option of either taking unpaid time OR burning vacation/sick leave time. They tried to do this last year and reversed this polcy for the reason that it makes no sense. If YOU decide that I am not allowed into the building to work then YOU can't punish ME.


Yesterday they closed down at 11 AM. Probably prematurely. AND they said that we would be closed today. .... except that we had the Holiday Party so if we showed up at the restaurant (great food - great time- lots of fun) at 1 PM we got paid for 1-5. We left at 4 PM.

Listen I love my job. We literally save lives everyday. This, however, is crazy. My co-worker emailed the boss (we have less than 50 employees) everyone's existing vaction/sick hours to plant the seed to change this.

[alphafemale]

1. If the facility is closed? That's a no brainer they have to pay with no lose of PTO accrual

Contact OSHA. I'd imagine it's clear on this. If THEY close the plant they are responsible to pay for all hours.

If a weather emergency is officially declared they have to pay for all hours.

If someone decides they are too frightened to drive to work because of a weather condition?

That would fall into a gray area of maybe it is PTO. Or maybe it is non-paid time off and possibly a disciplinary issue.

[underpants]

2. I will look into this

this is not the type of place where you raise a fuss about anything.

Thanks for the tip.

[Toucano]

4. I think for most workers, no work = no pay.

The cause or reason is not relevant.

I further don't understand what the Occupational Safety and Health Administration could possibly have to do with the matter. They are charged with regulating health and safety, not pay policies.

Perhaps it varies by state.

I have never worked for a company and received pay for days or hours I didn't work. You either accept the reduced pay for the missed day or compensate yourself out of your accrued personal, vacation, or sick days.

If you're salaried, that's a different matter, I think.

[stray cat]

5. When i worked corn pack if there was't enough corn on one day or if it rained

We were told not to come to work in a radio statement in the morning and of course we did not get paid. It's the norm fou hourly employees

[underpants]

6. Well this is new to me (and several co-workers)

None of us have ever worked in non-hourly positions (indoor office type work) where the boss making the call cost the employees money or timeoff.

I have never heard of this before and I have had several positions that are like this one.

[pacalo]

3. Whenever employees at my husband's place of work "closes" due to hurricanes,

employees are paid during time off.

In my retail job, no one would be paid during time off.

Are you paid when using one of your allotted days off? It sucks, but as it stands now, you only have the option of getting paid (if pay goes with the day-off option) or not.

In the meantime, I'm glad the employees are giving them flack about this. Saving lives is no small deal! Good luck!