Factory workers spend long and difficult days on the job. Many times, a factory worker is required to arrive at work early to start work before the shift and stay after punching the clock before going home. This can be for a number of reasons, including the time spent to put on protective clothing, attend a safety meeting and even shower before leaving the plant. Too often, the company does not pay required overtime wages for this additional required time at the work place.
People who work in factories on the line, in production or maintenance, or in any other position that involves repetitive operations with their hands, physical skill and energy are usually eligible for minimum wage and overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Any time you spend preparing for work by putting on and taking off required protective equipment may also be compensable under the Act.
The U.S. Department of Labor Fact Sheet #17I explains how blue-collar workers are treated by the Act. It can be reviewed though the following link:
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/fairpay/fs17i_blue_collar.htm
If you work in a factory and believe that your employer is violating the law by not properly paying your minimum wage or overtime, you need to contact an experienced attorney immediately. Your time to file these types of lawsuits may be short. If you miss the deadline, your claim will be lost forever.
If you would like to discuss your case or concerns with one of our experienced attorneys, please call (855) 794-2795 for a Free Consultation or complete the Free Unpaid Overtime Case Review Form on this page. We will discuss your situation and determine if you have a claim. If you are owed unpaid wages, we will represent you under our No Fee Promise, which means there are never any legal fees or costs to you unless we recover.