QUESTION
Required by employer to take a break, but must continue to work?
Asked on Mar 07th, 2017 on Labor and Employment - New York
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At my current place of employment within the last 3 months I can count at least 10+ shifts where I was unable to take a break due to scheduling and lack of workers. I spoke to the director of operations who told me to (and I quote) "clock out for break, but stay on the floor to help out" which to me says "work, but don't get paid AND don't take a break" I work in the restaurant industry and my company has been sued by past employees countless times. I was looking for some legal advice and what options I could/should present to them, and if I have a lawsuit on my hands.
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You are supposed to be paid for hours worked, and hours over 40 per week are overtime and need to be paid as such. You can sue for the difference, plus fees, but if it is not a lot, you may not want to do it. Also, proof is an issue.
Answered on Mar 10th, 2017 at 2:03 PM
Civil Rights Law Attorney serving Rockville Centre, NY
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Lori Nevias, Attorney at Law
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Your employer is absolutely not allowed to force you to clock out and continue to work, essentially working for free during that time. They also can't require you to come in early and start work before you clock in or stay late after you clock out and continue to work. You definitely have a lawsuit on your hands.
Answered on Mar 08th, 2017 at 8:06 PM