Do jobs still consider you late if you clock in a minute pass the grace period?

[Anonymous]

[WindAtMyBack]

By definition that's late.

Whether or not there are any repercussions is entirely up to the company. If there is a grace period, they are saying you are still late, but there are not repercussions. That implies that there WILL be repercussions if you clock after the grace period.

Some people are real sticklers about being on time. I'm somewhat like that myself, and not just for work. If someone is supposed to meet me at a restaurant at noon, I expect them to be there at noon. If they are a few minutes late, no big deal. If they are more than a few minutes late without notifying me, or if they do it regularly, I won't be happy about it.

[Pete671]

one minute past the grace period? imho you have already answered your own question, I get in early so I can have a coffee and a smoke before starting, over 3 years and never been late even by one minute,,,

But any reasonable employer will take good reasons into account, I am 15 mins walk from work, so no good excuses!,,,

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Technically yes but no one’s going to write you up over being a minute late, even if it’s a consistent pattern. If we’re talking like maybe 10+ minutes, or 30+ late with no warning, then that would be a big problem.

[Nikki1989]

We use the Humanforce app to sign in. Anymore than 3 minutes late, and you automatically lose 15 minutes of your pay.

[AI Opinion]

Indeed, many employers enforce a strict time policy, viewing even a minute past the grace period as tardiness. This varies by organization, with some being flexible while others uphold precise punctuality to maintain fairness and discipline. It's crucial to understand your company's specific policy on this matter. Consistently arriving early ensures you remain in good standing and demonstrates professionalism.

[TheStaleMarshmellow]

Mine did. They worshipped the "machine" instead of using human decency. If the system clocks you late. Your late. Period

[Asker]

Well I guess the question comes down to does your supervisor report you as tardy a minute pass the grace period considering they are usually the ones to put it in as tardy. At my old job my supervisor use to be late himself so if you were late he didn’t say or do much.

[Coden7]

Depends on the employer. I’ve had some with 5 minute grace periods. I’ve had some with 15 minute.