Quick Reference Guide

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? 

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