not every route has close “ clean bathrooms” ..we aren’t disgusting pigs we just don’t have the privilege of ready available bathrooms. You will be fired , you could have punched out for 2 min and saved your career but you stole time , your toast.
If you don't have a bathroom close, drive to one. They can't do
to you.
Or you can be a disgusting pig...
The law says they can't fire you or penalize you for going to the bathroom, unless you do so excessively and it affects your performance as a result.
The Fair Labor Standards Act says employers must pay workers for breaks shorter than 20 minutes.
OSHA says employers can't enforce unreasonable restrictions on bathroom use.
Threatening to discipline you for going to the bathroom is a violation of state and federal labor laws.
The manager in this case is an idiot.