In an opinion handed down on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled in Sandifer v. U.S. Steel that employees’ time spent donning and doffing protective gear was not compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Per the Court, the the time spent donning and doffing protective gear had been excluded from compensation in a collective bargaining agreement.
Over at our companion employment law blog, BT Currents, Doug Oldham has authored a post that takes a closer look at the Court's decision and how it could impact employers. It's a solid read, and you can check it out by clicking on the link below. BT Currents - " Supreme Court Rules That Donning And Doffing Time May Not Be Compensable "
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