out late for lunch and makes up the time at the end of the day. A new manager has recently taken over the department and notices this pattern of behavior. During an informal conversation, the manager mentions to the employee that the individual is taking extended lunches. The employee responds with, "What does it matter? I stay and make up the time."

The manager is concerned that the behavior was previously allowed and wants to start documenting the tardiness. Additionally, the manager worries that the morale of the team is suffering, as three team members have approached the manager about the situation since the manager was hired.

How should the HR generalist advise the manager if the manager insists on documenting the employee behavior?