Compensable Time Under the FLSA: Overview
A Practice Note that provides an overview of compensable time under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This Practice Note explores the statutory framework for defining the workday, including the Portal-to-Portal Act's treatment of preliminary and postliminary activities and the critical "integral and indispensable" test. It also addresses many commonly litigated issues, such as the compensability of donning and doffing, travel time, waiting and on-call time, training, meal periods, and rest breaks. The guidance in this Practice Note also covers employer recordkeeping obligations, the de minimis doctrine, off-the-clock work, and unique considerations for remote and hybrid work arrangements.
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