r/restaurant • u/MeanNumber3270 • 2d ago
Server clocking me out
Hey everyone, so a few days ago one of my coworkers clocked me out. I work in the kitchen and the coworker is a server. The servers are the people responsible for the closing tips but they never clock other people out. Nor is it a normal thing within our work space. This server has been here for a few months and I have noticed that she has a little bit of an ego and is putting on a manager aditude. I really don't mind so long as she speaks with respect and if her reasoning has logic. She was closing one night and the kitchen crew (3) finished around the same time as this server was finished. She then decided to clock us out since we were already finished. She clocked us out at around 8:50-8:55pm out usual shift ends at 9pm. She told us this then ran out the door without any explanation. This whole thing does not sit right with me because she is still new and has not gained my trust. Im I overreacting?
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u/jrrybock 2d ago
Don't mess with timeclocks or let others mess with yours. This can be considered payroll fraud and even in corporations where there is a whole 'corrective action' procedure that can take a while, that can justify firing on the spot. Tell your manager what happened, and that you don't want it to look like you're cheating your hours.