What to do when I’m at work I’m required to stay on the line until another team member takes over for me, so if I clock out up to 14 minutes past the scheduled time, management rolls our time back 14 minutes?
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What to do when I’m at work I’m required to stay on the line until another team member takes over for me, so if I clock out up to 14 minutes past the scheduled time, management rolls our time back 14 minutes?
Is this legal?
Asked on December 10, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are on the clock for an additional 14 minutes due to work constraints per your question, under the laws of all states in this country you are entitled to be compensated for such time from your employer be it normal time or overtime.
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