Just curious…
I am a salaried employee and though I do some occasional overtime, putting in 10-12 hr days, i keep it to 8 hours 90 percent of the time. I get a one hour lunch and usually come back a little late. 6 years ago I was told I needed to be at work at 8am, but somehow changed my shift on my own to 8:30am-5:30pm. I usually still arrive a few minutes late (mostly because of sleep issues and some dread). I have to keep track of all my time through an app, which I've only ever heard of independent contractors having to do. I hate it. I stay on task pretty much, but make some shit up because I space out or just have to take mental breaks. A lot of hourly employees ( call center types) only get a half hour lunch, and to my understanding start times, end times, and bathroom breaks are strictly monitored. I think by law we are all supposed to get two 15 minute breaks that hourly employees do not have to clock out for.