Costly breaks – What is and isn’t compensable time under the FLSA

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Abstract: Do employees required to stay on site during meal periods earn compensable time under the Fair Labor Standards Act? The answer depends on the circumstances, of course. But this article looks at a recent appellate court decision from which employers can glean some insight. A sidebar examines a case with a similar complaint but a different verdict. Ruffin v. MotorCity Casino, No. 14-1444, Jan. 7, 2015 (6th Cir.) Beasley v. Hillcrest Medical Center. Nos. 02-5121& 02-5147, Oct. 9, 2003 (10th Cir.)