My employer keeps track of my hours on a computer system. Sometimes, my boss tells me that he can "fix" my hours, or "take care" of my overtime pay. Is this legal?

 

A: There are many instances where automatic machines do not record the time an employee spends on work-related tasks. These activities can include:

• arriving to work early,
• staying late,
• taking short lunches,
• forgetting to clock in.

Except for certain reasons, like instances above, your employer should not be making many adjustments to your time clock. Many employers shave off hours from employee’s time, so instead of your paycheck reflecting 45 hours, it shows 35. This saves employers money because they avoid paying you overtime pay. As another example, many employers use automatic systems to deduct lunch breaks from their employees' paychecks, even if an employee didn't take a break. As a result, many employees are denied compensation they are owed under the labor laws.

If you are experiencing unfair pay practices, you can order our free wage and hour book to learn more about wage and overtime claims today. You can also call our office directly to have one of our employment lawyers review your case for free, or send us a confidential contact form to tell us about your case.
 

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