I am seeking feedback on the fairness of a new tardiness policy I instituted at my company. I own an IT services firm that also has a retail storefront (the more traditional computer repair shop model). We have had a situation with chronic tardiness, to the point where on a recent Saturday, at three minutes before opening, I was the only one there (whereas four people were scheduled that day). I have now instituted what I believed to be a fair and generous policy, and some don't like it as they say it is too strict. Please read on for the policy... [more inside]
posted by titans13 on Nov 28, 2009 - 62 answers

How did you overcome a lifetime of chronic lateness? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 57 answers

My loved one is always late. How can I make an intervention that is not *too* threatening/insulting/maddening to fix this? [more inside]
posted by teg4rvn on Jan 17, 2009 - 50 answers

How can I get to class on time? It is the third week of the college semester, and I have already missed three classes because I've been so late that I couldn't bear to walk in the classroom door. I've walked in 3-15 minutes late already to a number of classes. Not good... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 4, 2008 - 53 answers

How can I accept the tardiness of those around me? [more inside]
posted by SpiffyRob on Nov 28, 2007 - 45 answers

Why are some people chronically late? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 24, 2004 - 143 answers