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9/28/2011
Galvin Kennedy
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Cable installers entitled to compensation if working through lunch


Severe storms, downed poles or even heavy wind can cause cable and satellite services to go out. And when they do, the cable companies receive a flood of calls and the cable and satellite installers are on the go, running around town, fixing the problems.

For the installers, this makes for a long and busy day. But it could also mean cable installers having to work through their lunch. Even though the installer may find a spare minute to order from the drive-thru window, that does not mean that he is not working again once he pulls out of McDonald's parking lot.

It also does not mean that he shouldn't get paid for the time it takes him to get to his next job just because he is eating a sandwich while en route.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, cable installers are entitled to compensation during their lunch breaks if they are forced to perform work during that time. If those extra hours during the week cause the cable or satellite installer to accumulate overtime hours, he or she must still be paid for that time, and at the rate of one and a half times the regular rate of pay for hours over 40.

If you work over your lunch break, it is best to document it. Subtract the amount of time you spend grabbing lunch, even if it is just minutes, and keep a tally of the time spent on the actual job, or traveling to and from job sites. If your employer is not paying you properly and you face a Houston, Texas wage claim, that documentation could help you prove your case.

If you are already facing a wage claim, or feel that you are not being properly compensated under the FLSA, order your free copy of Kennedy Hodges' book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Wage and Overtime Claim by calling 888.449.2068. Or fill out our online form to schedule your free case evaluation today.


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