A recent survey conducted by PapersOwl among 2,000 Gen Z and young Millennial employees revealed that 95 percent of respondents believe workplace cheating, such as clocking out early or using company resources for personal matters, is acceptable.

This widespread acceptance of shortcuts suggests that employees are increasingly bending the rules.

For example, nearly half of respondents (52%) engaged in "quiet vacationing  - taking time off without official approval.

Source: https://hrsea.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/95-of-respondents-believe-workplace-cheating-is-acceptable-report/117333480

So, the question for our readers is: Are Employers Too Lenient When Enforcing The Rules?

Here is the opinion of one of the McCalmon editorial staff:

Jack McCalmon, Esq.

Not enforcing the rules is problematic. This is especially true in litigation where proof that employers enforce the rules against some employees, but not others is a factual element that can lead to a loss. My suggestion - if you cannot, or are unable to, enforce the rules, change the rules to what you can and are able to enforce.
 

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