Can my employer requested that I give a written accounting of my time?
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Can my employer requested that I give a written accounting of my time?
For the past few months I been writing what I do every day and how long it takes me. For example: 8-8:45 count the cash, 8:45-10 billing, entered 20 billing sheets, and so on. I have been requesting to meet with my superiors about this because I do not know why I have to do this. I have not been spoken to about my time management or called into to office. Is this legal? I am the only person in the department that has to do it.
Asked on November 18, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is completely legal for an employer to do this, with the one exception below:
1) An employer has discretion to set terms and conditions of employment, such as whether employees must account for time and if so, to what degree of detail.
2) An employer does not have to treat employees the same, equally, or fairly, so long as the employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age over 40, sex, or disability. (That's under federal law; your state may add a few other categories, such as sexual orientation, national origin, or family status.)
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