What to do if you suspect a co-worker is leaving work early?

lloeung: What to do if you suspect a co-worker is leaving work early?
On a few occasions, I have swung by a co-worker’s desk to say good-bye but it looks like the person left already (computer off, coat and bag are gone, etc) and signs out the next day for the previous day. According to the timesheet, this person should have worked about 1-2 hours more. My supervisor doesn’t listen very well to their subordinates and also has a hard time believing people. Should I bring this to my supervisor’s attention?

Answers and Views:

Answer by EvilWoman0913
MYOB. The supervisor will catch on soon enough.

Answer by cilkycoconut
No. It’s nosy and unnecessary and their quitting work a little early doesn’t effect you. Getting them in trouble could cost them a lot more than it’s worth; besides, they may really need to leave early.

Stop being such a tight ***

Answer by JC
So long as you are not being left to pick up their slack, I wouldnt worry about it. They are stealing time from the company, not you. Its their problem.

Answer by Abby
hmmmmmmm no body likes a snitch but maybe you can leave an anonymous letter telling him everything and maybe show him the timesheet

Answer by Snitzels
Not your business really. I know it seems unfair but this type of behavior is generally apparent at some point to the manager. Besides, I doubt you want to be seen as the office police officer.

Answer by mystified_0ne
I would leave it alone. Your supervisor may question why you have extra time to monitor your co-worker’s actions. You may end up being the one getting punishment rather than the co-worker.

Answer by Manny M
I agree with JC – just keep it to yourself unless it’s affecting your work load, or your supervisor asks. This person will be caught soon enough.

Answer by af
It is none of your business. He or she might have doctors appointments, family obligations or other personal matters that were already worked out with your boss.

Answer by KELLI
I wouldn’t say anything. You don’t really know for sure that they have not worked something out with the supervisor to leave early…they may have some personal reason that they need to leave early.

Answer by Sara
nope…
mind your business. If you supervisor has any brains at all they will realize what is going on eventually.

Answer by Miss. Demeanor
This is not to sound rude, but you should probably mind your own business. No one likes a “tattle tale”

Answer by orangie
If it effects your production of the day then I would say something. I would not say anything if it had nothing to do with you or your work load. It’s true MYOB and you will be much happier. You don’t want to get labeled as a tattle tale.

Answer by Jimmy R
Its not your place to keep tabs on fellow employees. Its your supervisor’s job to do so. Its a no win situation should you make it your business. First the supervisor may know whats going on and condones it, telling would put you in an uncomfortable position with him. The next is that the supervisor could take offense that your are doing his job. Although management does enjoy having a good rat around the office they will always keep an eye on you – simple reason, if someone is going around the office telling on their peers, in the supervisors mind its just a matter of time before you are keeping an eye on him and he will always wonder if you are telling his superiors what he is doing.

Like the first person said – MYOB again, because its a no win for you should you out this person.

Answer by ETompk
as long as they do what they needed to do, if you have to do his or her work tell your boss or supervisor, etc.

Answer by theacrob
The only way you can do this without giving yourself an unsavory reputation is to happen to walk by the empty desk with your supervisor. Don’t say anything. If the supervisor doesn’t catch on soon enough, no amount of reasoning will help you.

It never pays to make an enemy at work, though, so unless this person leaving early directly effects your job/performance/schedule, I’d adivse you to stay out of it.

Answer by bubbles
It’s not your job to be her time clock. Besides, you wouldn’t want someone tattling on you, would you? And do you want to be known as the tattler?? MYOB

Answer by oldernwiser
I would just mind my own business. Bosses know way more than folks give them credit for. The person sneaking out will get caught, but you should not be interfering.