Capitalism, Cigarettes and Work: So unfair

So unfair

By Anon - this FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom

Today, my boss decided that we no longer have to clock out for cigarette breaks, but we do for toilet breaks. I'm the only non-smoker on my floor, and I'm getting penalised for it. FML

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Welshite 39

Thursday 19 September 2013 0:04

Is that even legal? I honestly don't know if he can do that.

yetanotherginger 19

Thursday 19 September 2013 0:03

Well, that's a pisser

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ownthebanks 8

Sunday 22 September 2013 8:10

It's illegal to make you clock out for a restroom break.

TheAngryPrincess 3

Thursday 3 October 2013 22:38

Dumb..

littlelovee 7

Wednesday 23 October 2013 16:17

buy a pack of smokes

an3ph 20

Monday 9 June 2014 3:21

Eargarettes. That's your answer. Dilbert has a brilliant comic about it.

wrenavery90 12

Monday 6 June 2022 21:30

How does your boss even know whether you're peeing or smoking?

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