Over the last ten years or so, there have been a rash of class actions involving workers employed at various call centers. These cases involve the performance of work prior
Continue Reading Will These Call Center Cases Ever End? Another Settlement Says Probably Not!
Working time cases, especially those claiming pay for preliminary or postliminary work are difficult and dangerous because they sneak up on an employer. These activities may seem minimal, or not
Continue Reading Another Preliminary/Postliminary Case: What The Employer Need Be Aware Of!
I have blogged about working time issues involving COVID testing and screening many times and there seems to be no shortage of these cases coming down the pike. On that
Continue Reading The FLSA Working Time Issue Of The Times-The Compensability (Or Not) Of Pre-Shift Covid-Testing At The WorkplaceHow many times have I written about working time cases, so called “off the clock” cases, where the claimed compensable time arises from preliminary or postliminary activities that are tied
Continue Reading Preliminary/Postliminary Class Action (Again): What Does “Integral” Mean To Make Pre-Shift Activities Compensable
I have stated many times that I am pleased that the USDOL has taken again to issuing Opinion Letters which guide employers in complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Continue Reading USDOL Issues Travel Time Opinion Letter For Construction Industry
I just posted on a travel time case the other day but I have a special fondness for these kinds of cases and enjoy watching the numerous, creative ways that
Continue Reading Commuting In Company Truck Does Not Make The Travel Time Compensable Under FLSA: Too Bad!