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what did poster below mean by "lockout"? sm - MT


Posted: Mar 30, 2010

what was the email regarding "lockout of schedule"?  thanks!

I gave a nice answer and it was removed! nm - anon

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no access to Docuscribe unless you are scheduled - NE MT

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Jobs will not download unless it is during your scheduled time. For some people this is not a big deal because they do work their schedule, but for others this will be a pain. There will only be a 15-minute grace period and you must take your breaks when scheduled.

I am sure the company is in the process of phasing in everybody because apparently the pilot program was a "success", but our BOB gets locked down(yes I am using the prison term) next week.


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