WASHINGTON D.C — Pre-shift meetings are often a requirement for many jobs and occupations. The meetings are mandatory and often take up to an hour before the start of shift. Many employers and companies refuse to pay overtime pay for pre-shift meetings which can be a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Jobs that require pre-shift meetings include police officers, firefighters, nurses, factor workers, call center employees, restaurant and hotel workers, and a great number of other jobs that require meetings before the start of the workday. Even if the meeting takes just ten 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 being cheated out of overtime pay because you are not getting paid for pre-shift meetings, 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 at pre-shift meetings.
Pre-Shift Meeting Frequently Asked Questions
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