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Workers can’t get paid for time changing gear (access required)

Published: December 31, 2009

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Poultry workers are not entitled under federal wage law to be paid for the time they spent donning and doffing personal protective gear required for their jobs, the 4th Circuit has ruled in affirming judgment. The defendant operates a poultry processing plant. The company was sued for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act by 250 current ...
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