The following table provides guidance on common work situations and indicates if the situation is considered hours worked. Further explanation for each situation is explained within this document.
Type of situation | Is It Hours Worked? |
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24/7 Operations | Sometimes |
Alternative Work Site/Working from Home | Yes |
Changing Clothes | Yes |
Cleaning Tools & Equipment | Yes |
De Minimis (insignificant amount of time) | No |
Lunch Break | No |
On-Call (off premises) | Sometimes |
On-Call (on premises) | Yes |
Performing work | Yes |
Rest Period | Yes |
Show up Time | No |
Sleep Time | Sometimes |
Training Time and Meetings | Sometimes |
Travel | Sometimes |
Waiting Time (off duty) | No |
Waiting Time (on duty) | Yes |