"Off-the-Clock" Work

The law requires full payment of wages for all time worked. The rule is that employers must pay for all work that is "suffered or permitted.” This obligation remains even when work is done "off-the-clock,” which means that it is not included in the time records used for the payment of wages. 

When work is done that the employer knows about or should know about, then wages should be paid for this work even if it has not been specifically requested or authorized by the employer.

There are a number of ways in which employers fail to pay full wages. For example, sometimes the employers require that preliminary work be done before the start of a paid shift or after the paid shift is completed. 

If you feel that you have not received pay for all the time you have work, we can assess whether you are entitled to unpaid wages.    

If you believe you have been the victim of your employer’s illegal failure to pay overtime, provide meal and rest breaks, pay minimum wages, pay wages when owed, or pay other required benefits, fill out and submit the contact form on this page for a free and confidential case evaluation or call us toll-free at (888) 285-3333 to speak with an experienced wage & hour attorney.