Not allowing people to call out on weekends is sinister.

A sign that reads, "No more employee meals until we stop giving away ranch for free."

An empty, modern-style pizza restaurant seen from behind the order counter, with tables and chairs set up for dining

Sign in store reads: Customers, we prefer comments on your experience instead of tips to reward clerks. Mention associate names for recognition. Thank you for your patronage

Time Clock and Time recording instructions. Time is based on shift schedule and not clock in time. Highlights rounding periods and policies for early/late arrivals

Whiteboard with rules for colleagues about no drinks on the shop floor, availability of water machine, re-usable drink bottles, and policy on cans

"Not for employee use"

"Even if they aren't, there is an expectation that only English will be spoken in the restaurant."

"If I see anyone breaking this rule, you will be publicly flogged and humiliated."

"If you cannot find someone, you must show up!"

A person is speaking on a TV screen in a room with water coolers and office equipment. The screen displays subtitles but the person's name is not visible

"NO CRYING. NO WHINING."

A notice letting people know they have to work on Christmas Eve

"When the lights go out, you have exceeded the average time needed."

"No personal items allowed in the building til further notice!!"

"If you call out on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday it is an automatic suspension for a week."