Uncovering Wage Violations: Pre-Shift Work Explained

It's Time to Uncover Hidden Wage Violations

Are you a victim of off-the-clock work violations? If you are a non-exempt employee who works more than 40 hours per week, you are entitled to overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage-and-hour laws.

However, some employers may try to avoid paying you overtime by requiring or allowing you to work off the clock, meaning that you perform work-related tasks before or after your shift without clocking in or out. This is illegal and you may be able to recover your unpaid wages through a lawsuit.

What Are Off the Clock Work Violations

Off-the-clock work violations can take many forms, such as:

Pre-shift work: You are asked to set up your workstation, check emails, attend meetings, or perform other duties before your shift officially begins.
Post-shift work: You are asked to clean up your workstation, finish paperwork, make phone calls, or perform other duties after your shift officially ends.
Administrative work: You are asked to complete training, fill out forms, submit reports, or perform other administrative tasks outside of your regular working hours.
Meal and break work: You are asked to work through your meal or rest breaks, or you are interrupted by work-related matters during your breaks.
Donning and doffing: You are not paid for the time it takes to put on or take off required uniforms, protective gear, or equipment.
Side work: You are not paid for the time it takes to perform tasks that are not directly related to your primary job duties, such as cleaning, stocking, or preparing for the next shift.

If you have experienced any of these situations, you may have a valid claim for off-the-clock work violations. You may be entitled to file a lawsuit against your employer and seek compensation for your unpaid wages, liquidated damages, attorney fees, and court costs.

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Our attorneys are dedicated to protecting the rights of workers who have been cheated out of their hard-earned money by unscrupulous employers. We have extensive experience in handling wage-and-hour lawsuits, and we know how to hold employers accountable for their unlawful practices.

If you believe that you have been a victim of off-the-clock work violations, contact us today for a free consultation. We will review your case and advise you on your legal options. You don’t have to pay us anything unless we win your case.

It's Time to Uncover Hidden Wage Violations

What Are Off the Clock Work Violations

We Can Help

Millions of Workers Harmed by Wage and Hour Violations

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