Can my employer require me to clock in 5 minutes before my scheduled time?
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Can my employer require me to clock in 5 minutes before my scheduled time?
This is an everyday thing. I live in
Florida. I can be reprimanded if I don’t
clock in before my scheduled time. Im
paid hourly and scheduled 39.6 hours
weekly, and considered part time.
Asked on December 26, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As long as you show up willing and able to perform your work duties, then you must be paid for all time that you are required to report and work for. In other words, if your actual work hours differ from your scheduled work hours, if such additional time is mandated by your employer, then it must pay you for that additional time. This is true so long as you are a "non-exempt" worker (i.e. typically one who is paid hourly), either full or part-time.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As long as you show up willing and able to perform your work duties, then you must be paid for all time that you are required to report and work for. In other words, if your actual work hours differ from your scheduled work hours, if such additional time is mandated by your employer, then it must pay you for that additional time. This is true so long as you are a "non-exempt" worker (i.e. typically one who is paid hourly), either full or part-time.
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