At first glance, the "7-Minute Rule" sounds harmless-a simple rounding shortcut in payroll systems. In practice, it meant hours of unpaid time for thousands of workers. Home Depot's policy rounds ...
When a company uses outdated timekeeping technology, things can get tough for employees. This was the case at Home Depot, which once observed a pay-clock system known as the 7-Minute Rule. This rule ...