Introduction
We are humans. Yes, sometimes we fall sick and will not be able to perform our jobs. Emergencies, too, can arise and force us out of work—situations beyond our control. In some cases, it could just be sheer laziness, poor work ethics, or other work-related vices, so that we had to lie to get out of work. Some work can be exhilarating that staff have to lie to get off it temporarily—I do not attempt to judge.
Every worker has certain rights, depending on the country, the companies, and the governing laws. In a democratic society rights and privileges of workers are guaranteed and protected by the appropriate laws and Union bodies that can be healthy or unhealthy—nothing in human societies is perfect—worth noting.
Sam’s Club, like every legal and regulated company in the United States, has its call-in policy, which we shall discuss. Before discussing this call-in policy in detail, you have to get to know Sam’s Club as a business organization.
What is Sam’s Club?
Sam’s West Inc. (Sam’s Club) is an American company owned by Walmart Inc. It is a warehouse club being managed by its parent company, Walmart Inc. Like other warehouse clubs, Sam’s Club is a membership-only retail warehouse. It sells retail products and services to paid members at discounted prices across forty-four states of the United States of America in its about six hundred stores. Besides operating in the US, the company has warehouses in China and Mexico (more than 30 locations in China and about one hundred locations in Mexico).
Sam’s Club services fall under different categories. You can purchase services under:
Business support: Professional help is available to operate your business and run it successfully. If you want Point of Sale Solutions or to print logo, cheque, and other business materials, Sam’s Club will offer you the services.
Items customization and photos: You will get good value for your money with their creative ability in customizing items; print customized photos, and much more.
Product support: Should you need help in installing your product to protect it from damage, you will get it.
Health services: Pharmaceutical treatment, prescription, walk-in immunization, optical aid, and hearing aid are available under Sam’s Club services.
Travel and Entertainment: As a paid member, you can book hotels, rental cars, visit theme parks, buy tickets to attend entertainment shows, etc.
Home management service: You will get services on Home Energy Solutions, pest & termites control, safe water delivery, and security installation around and in your home.
Automobile services: Expert help is available in buying, renting, replacing spare parts, replacing your battery, buying a boat or its spare parts, and so on.
At Sam’s Club, you must be a member—it is a membership-only basis. Everything is on discount with your Sam’s Club membership card. Should you need more information, visit https://samsclub/content/membership-services.
Sam’s Club Membership
Two types of membership exist:
Club Membership: $45 per annual to join this membership.
Plus Membership: $100 per year for this type of membership.
CALL IN POLICY
You are now aware of what Sam’s Club is, its markets, and services. Now we talk about its call-in policy.
Such a big company as Sam’s Club with hundreds of warehouses, outlets, and sub-outlets spread across the world must (and has) have policies to guide all its operations and thousands of staff.
As an organization man by human policies guiding sick leave, work leave, emergency leave, and other related leaves are in place.
The part-time and full-time staff of Sam’s Club have the privilege to call in, but it must be approved by management. This policy also states the penalties for arriving late to work, absence without approval, and leaving work earlier than the closing time.
Sam’s Club does not tolerate absence without a call-in. It is required that staff inform the management in case of sickness or an emergency that would not him/her from being on duty. Even at this, the staff will still acquire penalty points that will stay on the official record for up to six months of employment. If the staff member reached four points (four unplanned absences) within the first six months of employment, the appointment will be terminated. A staff member who has been with the company for a long time can have their job terminated if the penalty points reach nine.
Apart from call-ins, if a staff member (part-time or full-time) comes to work more than two hours late or leaves work more than two hours early will acquire half a point. Should the staff have a medical emergency that makes absence inevitable, or cannot call in due to the seriousness of the emergency, a doctor’s note could help them keep their job.
Sam’s Club Paid Time Off
Perhaps you think the call-in policy is too stringent; anyway, staff (on both salaried and hourly) can use their paid time off (PTO) instead of call-in. I will explain better.
Every staff member is entitled to paid time off (PTO), which the staff can choose to take as at when due or choose not to take. Should he or she choose not to take the paid time off, it will be credited to the staff’s record and can use it for a sick day or any other emergency rather than calling in. If the staff makes up PTO instead of calling in/she will not be penalized and still get paid.
Conclusion
Many companies have a policy governing call-in, which includes Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club’s call-in policy is stringent, but staff can take advantage of paid time off (PTO) to avoid call-in penalization.
FAQ
- What will happen if I cannot call in as a staff member of Sam’s Club?
Ans: Two things can happen, one is sure: Penalties or termination of your appointment.
- When should I announce if I have to call in?
Ans: You should do that before your shift begins.
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