It is a statement of fact.
People die without any regard for important deadlines, things which simply cannot be put off, children who need them, (perhaps consider my perspective on that) droves of folk who will be impacted.
It's not necessary to have a high powered job to know that a company want you to available as and when, and as much as it suits them.
In fact, some of the poorer paying companies are the worst for enforcing their rules, and making sure the price is paid if you don't.
Passports not in the drawer I always keep them in. Turning the place upside down.