What if I work off the clock and have no records of my overtime?

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If you work overtime and do not receive overtime pay complete the Overtime Claim Form for a free and confidential consultation.

Off the clock work involves work that is performed for the benefit of the employer. Examples include:

pre- and post- shift work;
putting on and removing (donning and doffing) special equipment necessary to do a job;
getting a restaurant ready for business;
attending safety meetings;
attending training courses;
turning on computers before a shift begins;
travel time between jobs;

Example: Mary answers phones in a call center. She is paid $10 per hour. Her shift is from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Her employer requires her to arrive 15 minutes early in order to set up her work station, turn on the computers, and get ready to start working at 9:00. Mary must be paid for the 15 minutes of pre-shift work.

Example: Jim works in a chemical plant. His shift starts at 9:00 am. To prepare for his shift, Jim must put on special safety equipment which takes him 15 minutes. At the end of the shift, it takes Jim 15 minutes to take this equipment off. Jim must be paid for the 30 minutes required to 'don' and 'doff' his equipment.

If you have been denied overtime wages by your employer, please contact Mr. Debes directly for a free and confidential consultation and case evaluation. Mr. Debes has helped thousands of workers receive financial compensation for their employers' violation of wage and hour laws for nearly 20 years.


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