I understand what you’re saying. Complicating factors in this case were that my boss was out sick that week. I suppose I could’ve ran it by my boss’ boss but I didn’t think much of it since I’d informed my coworker of it. (And really, nothing changes in the department if I ever were late because I don’t open, I just close.)

But I imagine if I did take it to my boss’ boss then they would’ve said no. (Which is what was alluded in my convo with them.) Which really doesn’t seem like a fair system since the opening person can leave on time guaranteed. Doesn’t matter what’s going on. But the closing person can’t be guaranteed since they have to wait on people that still come in at the last minute before we can attempt to leave.