A manager of a department store tries to follow a company policy that prohibits off-the-clock work requirements

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A manager of a department store tries to follow a company policy that prohibits off-the-clock work requirements of employees; however, store managers have to keep payroll costs below a target set by headquarters and overtime pay is against policy. The store manager decides that the only way to control payroll costs is to require employees to stay at work 30 minutes each day after they clock out to straighten merchandise for the next day. After all, she reasons, the two company policies are in conflict with one another. Write a paragraph explaining why you believe the action is or is not unethical or illegal. Exchange papers with a classmate and critique each other’s response.
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Business Communication

ISBN: 978-1439080153

8th edition

Authors: Buddy Krizan, Patricia Merrier, Joyce P. Logan, Karen Schneiter Williams

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