@hr_explained: Replying to @Melissa All of my videos on this subject were based on a comment that stated someone would clock in, immediately take a 30-min bathroom break, then take other 30-min bathroom breaks during their shift. It’s to be expected a manager speaks to the employee about what is going on. This can easily be considered time theft. Employees can be fired for taking unauthorized breaks. For employees who need longer breaks or additional breaks, they can seek a disability accommodation under ADA, PWFA, or other disability laws that may apply. FMLA may also be an option they want to explore. Not talking to an employee who is taking excessive breaks may mean the employee misses out on understanding their options and that harms the employee. Many employees don’t understand reasonable accommodation or what it takes to get FMLA or state paid leave. When leaders or HR fail to speak to employees about options for possible health conditions, the employee can suffer. Also, stop pretending all jobs can easily handle an employee taking multiple 30-min bathroom breaks. Many jobs actually need people in certain locations and safety can be a major factor. Harassment in the workplace also has its own legal definition. Let’s not use the word incorrectly to add drama to a situation. I expect more from HR professionals. #humanresources #hrtiktok #corporatelife #manager #managersbelike
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Saturday 07 November 2026 15:31:40 GMT
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Me :
HR is a joke. I would be embarrassed to say I worked in HR.
2026-11-07 23:32:51
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Brandon :
It may not be harassment by definition, but it's micromanagement
2026-11-07 18:50:01
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PearlsBeforeSwine :
And they wonder why turnover is sooooooo high.
2026-11-08 23:16:42
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User :
As an hr professional, I’ve never worked on a team that had enough time to monitor the staff’s bathroom usage. And I have worked hr for an agency that provides direct support for developmentally disabled people that had legal fte requirements, including some individuals that need 24/7 1:1 support. Neither hr or managers ever monitored bathroom use. You probably have too much time in your hands if you notice something like this.
2026-11-07 19:41:26
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S-Woww :
Girl. You were made for HR. Just replace us all with AI. It’s what’s happening anyway 🤷🏾♂️
2026-11-11 01:44:47
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Summer.the.Pharaoh :
Mind you we are not talking about a one time “my stomach hurts” type deal. We are talking about multiple times a day every day type deal.
2026-11-07 21:17:27
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Tessa :
If an HR representative ever tried to police my pooping I'd be out of there so fast oml
2026-11-07 20:40:08
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TrainObsessed :
As an employer and a person with bowel issues, I KNOW what my issue is, how to deal with it, and know there are jobs I absolutely could never do because of it. While your employer needs to be as accommodating as possible, it’s also your responsibility to know your limitations and work accordingly.
2026-11-07 17:38:55
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SteelyMags🪻 :
Is their work done? Are they getting all the daily task accomplished at the end of the work day? Then there is no need to micro-manage a grown adults bathroom needs.
2026-11-08 12:42:08
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TXGenX :
30 minutes seems excessive.
2026-11-09 12:57:20
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WHITLEY not Whitney :
I’m in hr and I dgaf about bathroom breaks
2026-11-08 00:26:16
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b_squared_unfiltered :
So I think the real issue that’s just flying over some heads here is that perhaps the issue is having a company and a culture where bathroom breaks are tracked and monitored, and where an employee would have to feel the need to take multiple prolonged breaks during the workday in the first place.
2026-11-07 18:32:00
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Jessie James :
I pick and choose my battles. Bathroom breaks is not one I chose to pursue.
2026-11-07 22:29:56
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Civilized Savage :
Is they’re job done before they leave? If yes shhhhhhhhh
2026-11-07 19:04:40
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Inquisitor Frog :
Meanwhile the entire day HR sits at their desk and does pretty much nothing
2026-11-08 12:56:53
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rosegarcia9484 :
Thank you!!!
2026-11-09 20:47:37
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501870 :
I had a team member who spent literally 4+ hours a day. This left our patients unattended due to her teammates needing to cover her. How is that fair to the team????
2026-11-07 21:42:55
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Keeks :
I have Tummy issues. It’s unpredictable. Insanity.
2026-11-07 19:25:56
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J. Castillo :
I’m just gone start peeing at my desk if it comes to this 😂😂
2026-11-07 21:18:08
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Josh T :
as a manager I'm not mentioning the bathroom breaks I'm only solely going to mention on the loss of productivity and the excess amount of breaks away from their work area it's on them at that point to tell me if they have a condition that requires an accommodation with supporting documentation which will be handled by the appropriate management team but if not then we're not discussing bathroom breaks we're simply discussing inefficiencies in your work
2026-11-07 19:42:21
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Girl with 2 huskies :
And people wonder why companies rather use technology/machines instead of humans!
2026-11-07 18:20:51
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JK :
So why not bring up performance issues rather than the reason the actual bathroom break? Point out the performance issues that being off the floor is causing, show them the tasks and trends, and get them on a PIP. If you can’t document the task that’s not being completed, then it’s a non issue.
2026-11-08 14:41:59
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