Legal Question in Employment Law in Missouri

Re: Time Clock Problem

The easy answer is -- Clock In. If your paycheck depends upon it, it is in your best interest to remember to clock in when you arrive at work in the morning. This does not seem to be an unreasonable request for employees that are paid on an hourly basis. If clocking in is too much of a burden, then you may want to consider finding a different job. You could also approach your employer to see if they would change the policy based upon whatever makes it difficult for you to clock in each morning. Now if they are making you clock out and back in for each bathroom break, or some similar requirement of clocking in and out several times a day (other than when you arrive, your lunch break, and when you leave for the day) then the answer may be different. However, your post did not indicate any unusual circumstances. Best of luck with your situation.