I work in a car dealership and the heater stopped working last week. It was -30 outside with the wind chill factor. I was sent home 4 1/2 hours early due to the cold temperature in the building. Today, I was told not to come in at all because the heat was still not repaired. Another 8 hours out of work. I found out that the service manager told the general manager two weeks ago that the bearings were going out in the heater motor and it should be looked at. Technically, am I just out 12 1/2 hours pay or is this something that my employer should cover? My boss’ wife is an HR exec, so I’m hoping for a favorable outcome, otherwise it’s quite a chunk out of my next check.
Yep, you are right. I checked with the Dept of Labor in our state. Unfortunately, it now puts an unfair burden on me, the employee. Especially since the problem was discovered a couple of weeks ago and had a repairman been called on a timely basis, I wouldn’t be out the pay.