Getting back at enterprise

"I guess I'll just have to start searching for another job somewhere else."

That is the smartest thing said on this forum. Life after ERAC is much better, trust me. Why would you want to be in retail the rest of your life. I was a BM and even when I took days off, my branch would call me at 5 times a day. You can never really get away from that place. How would you like to worry that every Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday, there is a chance you might have to work. When you are the BM, it is your responsibility to fill in, even if you had time off. Get out now, if you are worrying about lunches, that is only the least of your worries down the road.

[Captain Fucking Bleedgreen]

Originally Posted by 45 Up North

I truly think that Enterprise is a good company. But I have to agree - Why am I a whiner? I just want to get some food.

I can't look to other divisions for lunches because I'm too far away from Seattle.

I guess I'll just have to start searching for another job somewhere else.

I'm just speaking my truth, I didn't say it was "the" truth. I know you'll be labeled as a whiner if you threaten, but my note did say you SHOULD bring it to his/her attention. Talk to your manager reasonably. If you're not getting them, I'd assume your coworkers aren't either. see what he/she can do.

[45 Up North]

The problem is that I have already brought it up to my BM and ARM. BM says its just how it is and ARM says that its my fault I don't just leave and take a lunch.

[MarbleCheese]

Originally Posted by 45 Up North

The problem is that I have already brought it up to my BM and ARM. BM says its just how it is and ARM says that its my fault I don't just leave and take a lunch.

ARM said " just leave and take a lunch." When you come in in the morning tell your manager you need lunch at noon. Then at noon "just leave and take a lunch" Any questions tell him to talk to the ARM.

PS - get a new job.

[Former24FFer]

Take your lunch. Your entitled to it. Last I heard we lived in free country.

[45 Up North]

Currently looking for new employment.

Just taking lunch doesn't seem to make up for all the other crap I have to deal with.

[looney]

Originally Posted by Unregistered88

i am a victim of enterprises illeagal time card practices...if you are a lawyer reading this site you should be drooling. reply to this thread if they make you work through lunch or they have changed your timecard on you. we could send this to someone who could get back at ERAC and make them change their ways.

revenge is beautiful... spark plug window sling shot dont forget love for their lame auto shops:)


Federal law is:
Every 5.5 hrs, 30 min lunch...
Every 2 hrs, 10 min break...
So every 8.5 hr shift one 1/2 hr lunch and two 10 min breaks...
Legally you cannot work through your lunch break even if you wanted to because of the liablity that you could come back later and say "I was not given a lunch"

You can ruffle feathers and get paid to shut up if you can provide proof and or have a witness that you were unable to take breaks while on the clock.

The time card changes are kinda tuff to prove unless you have to sign them before they are sent to payroll.

[batserve]

Federal law clearly states that there is no required lunch break or any break for that matter. You might be surprised what is not required under Federal law. Go check it out at dol.gov. It is very informative. I think the most likely violation of Federal law is in the area of overtime. There are some rules regarding breaks if breaks are allowed. For lunch breaks, meaning at least 30 minutes of real break time provided by the employer, there is no requirement for compensation during that period. However, if an employer allows for general or coffee breaks of 5-20 minutes, it is considered compensatory time.

Some states have laws that require various breaks to be provided to employees. In addition, union contracts usually stipulate break requirements. Unless your state has, or passes, a statute requiring breaks, the company is not required to give them. Having said that, prudent business practices would clearly include allowing people to have breaks. If you are going to give your best effort for the "team", the team leaders should want you at peak form during the "game" and breaks allow people to rejuvenate during the day.

If the managers at this company think social bonding is so important, maybe they should consider requiring "team" walks together, or something else, instead of drinking. It certainly would be more healthy, and probably create more positive attitudes. Of course, you cannot corner a coworker to subject them to inappropriate advances on an office walk with others as easily as you can in a bar.

[Captain Fucking Bleedgreen]

Originally Posted by batserve

If the managers at this company think social bonding is so important, maybe they should consider requiring "team" walks together, or something else, instead of drinking.

This was funny. Thanks, I just pictured a bunch of frat boys walking in their ties and talking about the weather...so NOT the company culture.

Originally Posted by looney

revenge is beautiful... spark plug window sling shot dont forget love for their lame auto shops:)


Federal law is:
Every 5.5 hrs, 30 min lunch...
Every 2 hrs, 10 min break...
So every 8.5 hr shift one 1/2 hr lunch and two 10 min breaks...
Legally you cannot work through your lunch break even if you wanted to because of the liablity that you could come back later and say "I was not given a lunch"

You can ruffle feathers and get paid to shut up if you can provide proof and or have a witness that you were unable to take breaks while on the clock.

The time card changes are kinda tuff to prove unless you have to sign them before they are sent to payroll.

is this also the same for CAR PREPS???

Bob