WASHINGTON D.C — After work hours meetings are often required by employers for a variety of jobs and occupations. The meetings are mandatory and often take up to an hour at the end of a shift or workday. Many employers and companies refuse to pay overtime pay for after work hour meetings which can be a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
After work hour meetings meeting are often required for a number of jobs, which include police officers, firefighters, nurses, factor workers, call center employees, restaurant and hotel workers, and a great number of other jobs. Even if the meeting is short and at the end of the day, these minutes add up to significant hours over the course of a year.
Depending on the job type and duties, overtime pay calculated at one and half times the regular rate of pay is required. Unfortunately, employers rarely include after work hours meetings overtime pay in the paycheck.
To find out if you are owed overtime pay for after work hours meeting, call our experienced overtime pay attorneys at (855) 754-2795 for a Free Consultation to discuss your case. You can also complete the Free Unpaid Overtime Case Review Form on this page. We will discuss your situation and determine if you have a claim. We will help you recover your lost wages and get compensated for the unpaid overtime hours spent after your work day is deemed “officially over” by your employer.