Compensation for Waiting
Different occupations have different needs and expectations for their employees. Many jobs require that a person is active the entire time that they are working. Other jobs may have natural fluctuations between intensive work responsibilities and times without the necessity of active working. Firefighters, for example, may have hours between calls, yet must be prepared to work at any time. In these situations, it can be unclear how a worker should be properly compensated.
If you feel that your compensation rights have been violated by the way your employer structures your schedule, you may deserve compensation. The Fair Labor Standards Act outlines how an employee ought to be compensated. Contact the FLSA fair pay lawyers at Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, by calling 202-973-0900 to learn more about your legal rights.
Time Spent Waiting
Sometimes employees have to wait to be able to do their job. Whether it is waiting to get an assignment, or waiting for proper materials to complete a job, it is important to know when your employer is responsible to pay you for your time. The two following classifications help to determine if you should or should not be compensated for your time:
- Engaged to wait: your employer needs your services to be available at any moment, therefore they pay you for that availability.
- Waiting to be engaged: your employer has not yet indicated that they need your service, therefore they are not responsible to pay you for waiting
Determining the intentions of your employer in these circumstances can often be a complex issue, and an experienced wage theft attorney can help you properly handle this issue.
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Please contact the FLSA fair pay lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900 for assistance with a civil lawsuit seeking the recovery of wages that you are rightfully owed.
