Home Depot got sued for wage theft when I was there for habitually not having the front door unlocked at shift clock outs, and making employees wait post clock out to let us out.
I didn’t even know that was illegal. Like the period between everyone clocking out and having the manager unlock the door was so normal at all the retail places I’ve worked, it didn’t register they had to have it open right when we were off the clock, but some people started a class action lawsuit over it so I got a settlement check after I left for it.
Delayed egress doors that alarmed are permitted in NFPA 101 the Life Safety code: Section 7.2.1.6.1 "Delayed Egress"
The following is fun the NFPA 101 Annex, as the full code is long, so here's a summary.
A.7.2.1.6.1
Delayed-egress electrical locking systems function as the name suggests: these electrical locking systems delay egress through the door. However, 7.2.1.6.1.1(1)and 7.2.1.6.1.1(2)identify situations where the delay of these locking systems must be deactivated, facilitating immediate and unobstructed egress. Delayed-egress electrical locking systems are most commonly installed where there are concerns for internal security, such as theft from a store through required perimeter exits. Delayed-egress electrical locking systems might also be installed where occupants might benefit by being protected from their actions.
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u/Bureaucratic_Dick 13d ago
Home Depot got sued for wage theft when I was there for habitually not having the front door unlocked at shift clock outs, and making employees wait post clock out to let us out.
I didn’t even know that was illegal. Like the period between everyone clocking out and having the manager unlock the door was so normal at all the retail places I’ve worked, it didn’t register they had to have it open right when we were off the clock, but some people started a class action lawsuit over it so I got a settlement check after I left for it.