QUESTION
What can I do if we are required to be at work early without being paid?
Asked on Jan 27th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Michigan
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I work for the county sheriff department. We are all hourly employees. We work as soon as we walk in the door, getting the turnover, keys, radios, and begin our regular duties all without pay. I have searched the net for answers but can’t find any information concerning my state.
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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Call your state department of labor and ask them.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2014 at 11:04 PM
Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney serving Beverly Hills, CA
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This is very typical for a public employer. Under the law, the minute you begin work for an employer, even a public employer, you are entitled to compensation. The law that states this is the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. That law applies to your employer.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2014 at 9:40 PM
go to Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - U.S. Department of Labor
Answered on Jan 30th, 2014 at 9:35 PM
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Generally prep time, like commuting is not compensated. If you are unhappy or feeling cheated find another job.
Answered on Jan 30th, 2014 at 9:32 PM