Is it better to be late or early?

In general, arriving early is probably better for your career than staying late but there are certain situations where staying late can be incredibly beneficial to your career. But, if you want to maintain a good work-life balance, try not to arrive early and stay late every day.

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Why being early is better than being late?

Extra Time to Catch Up ? Many people think that arriving early will take too much time out of their day. Yet, arriving early actually gives you time back in your day. You will more than recoup the ten minutes you arrive early in the productivity you gain by being able to catch up and prepare. Is it better to be early or late to a party? IF YOU HAVE TO BE EARLY, DON'T ARRIVE MORE THAN 15 MINUTES EARLY. More than 50% of people were okay with guests arriving earlier than the official start time for all three parties. However, don't arrive too early. Few people found it acceptable for guests to arrive more than 15 minutes early.

Can you get fired for not coming in on day off?

Firing an employee during his or her day off is a complicated question in employment law. Unfortunately for most workers the answer is: yes. You can be fired on your day off for refusing to show up at work if your employer asks you to come. Can a manager force you to stay past your scheduled time? In the United States, most jobs are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. That law makes it illegal for your boss to keep you working off the clock.

Can my boss tell me not to come to work?

While your boss can ask you not to come into the office, they can't bar you from going to other places or, say, hopping on the subway. That said, your employer can offer recommendations on how much to venture from home, says Heather Bussing, an employment lawyer in Sonoma County, Calif., with Rybicki & Associates PC.