Yip. I think that each operator has their own way of looking at this. The problem comes when you are involved in a high speed abort situation, and things do not go well for you. The bean counters will be the first to kick you in the wallet!
My technique on the B777 - the ENGINE FAIL call is inhibited at V1 - 6 kts, which I think is the 1 second included for recognition of the failure. I remove my hand from the thrust levers at about 6kts below V1 speed. When you ask for guidance from the company however, it is stated that you hand should only be removed from the thrust levers at V1.
Mmmmmm!