Flextime Flextime is a concept in which an employee can report to and leave work during standard approved hours, provided the employee has worked for eight consecu- tive hours. However, there are likely limitations. For example, employees may not be permitted to arrive at 5 a.m. and leave at 1 p.m. Ensure that you understand if the company allows flextime and any limitations placed on it. Overtime Make sure you understand your employer’s overtime policy. Never assume you will receive overtime pay for time worked beyond 40 hours per week. For example, those eligible for overtime may first require preap- proval from management in order to qualify for over- time pay. An overtime policy will likely be printed in the employee handbook, but asking about it during onboarding ensures you will receive all pertinent information. Personal Cell Phone Use Generally, employees are not permitted to use cell phones for personal use during work hours. However, every employer may approach this issue differently. It is worth your time to inquire about your employer’s policy during onboarding. This ensures you understand all aspects of the policy and get answers to any questions you may have. Workspace On your first day of employment, you will be assigned a workspace. A workspace is the specific area within a company’s location where an employee works. It is an individual’s personal space while at work. Workspace etiquette is applying the rules of good manners while you are in your own space and the space of others. Proper respect helps to maintain positive relationships with those with whom you work. In some businesses, all employees are assigned a cubicle regardless of title or position. Cubicles offer Goodheart-Willcox Publisher FIGURE 13-3 Asking questions and taking notes during new-employee training can provide information that will be important for the duration of your employment. Information to Obtain during Employee Training Ask About Employee parking or assigned parking spot Photocopying equipment location and policies Employee entrance to use How to request office supplies Badge or code for entering building Supervisor name, phone extension, and location Who to call in an emergency Human resources contact person, phone extension, and location Hours building is open Deadline for completing employment forms What to do if building is locked Daily expected working hours Personal workspace location Lunch and break policies Who to call for computer assistance Who to call if time off is needed Phone extensions and how to use telephone system Clocking in and clocking out, if it is needed, and how to do so Break room location and policies Time cards Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 211 Chapter 13 Your First Day on the Job