Assuming for the moment that this is a true story, IMO if the person is "clocking in" and getting paid by the hour, then this is dishonest and perhaps criminal.

Assuming for the moment that this is a true story, IMO if the person is "clocking in" and getting paid by the hour, then this is dishonest and perhaps criminal. If the person is paid a salary then it's fine. Salaried employees are paid to get a job done, not for their time.