Many companies, especially factories, have before work exercise programs for employees. The purpose of exercising before work is to help prevent injuries during the work day. Basic stretches and other exercises are taught to employees. This is often part of a required pre-shift meeting or production meeting.
Many employers and companies refuse to pay overtime pay for required exercise before work which can be a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Even if the exercise session takes just minutes before the start of each shift, 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, employees rarely see this overtime pay included in their paycheck.
To find out if you are owed overtime pay because you are not getting paid for required exercise before work, 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 exercising before the start of your work day.