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Why do companies use a time clock? (sm) - Rose

Posted: Apr 13, 2014

If it is going to turn around and bite them in the butt with DOL FLSA complaints? I assume the purpose is to have proof that their employees are are not working overtime, but with so many below minimum wage, can't DOL subpeona the time clock records to prove FLSA violations?

Could it be time for all of us to file a complaint with our state DOL for minimum wage violations? I would LOVE to get a check for all the $2.00 per hour days due to lousy dictators, lousy platform, and unpaid research.

hourly - anon

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I often wonder how it is that MT is paid by the line when there are so many variables.. it's not like doing the same repetitive factory-type work all day. Imagine a chef being the same flat rate, whether toasting a slice of bread or making a more intricate dish, and if the customer changes their mind on their order, the chef doesn't get compensated for the time already spent making something else.

Rose, some states require time card/clock. SM - Anon

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My state requires a time card to be approved by the employee at the end of the pay period which usually requires using a time clock of some kind, although my company does not use a time clock/card, so I keep track of my hours logged on minus any breaks I take just in case there is any hanky panky on their part.

And an intern chef certainly doesn't make the same as an experienced chef! - Rose

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To prove they are complying with minimum wage... - Depressed

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...though some companies are still getting away with not paying minimum wage. :(

Thanks everyone. (sm) - Rose

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So just as I suspected, it is better NOT to perform all the extra free labor they require to keep your wage above minimum. Otherwise they fire you for doing what they demand you do.

Don't understand your logic here...SM - Old Anon

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Huh?

What I mean is... - Rose

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If you spend all the time required by the MTSO researching demographics and all the other non-editing work we are required to do, it lowers our hourly wage, often to below minimum wage, making us a high risk for reporting FSLA violations. So it would be less risky to fire this conscientious employee who his doing her job at minimum wage or less, and hire people who do not do what they are supposed to do, thus can keep production to a level where they make over minimum wage. Hope that explains what I meant to say.

I mean this in the kindest possible way, Rose. SM - Old Anon

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I know you are looking for work and do spend a lot of time here, but you seem to be getting bogged down analyzing situations and trying to figure out the biz's ins and outs, goods and bads, rights and wrongs. Why not take a break and find something fun and enjoyable to do (maybe you already do) and forget about this frustrating business for a while. Start taking walks in the fresh air, read some great books, and come on this site less. I think it will do you a lot of good. I do care about you.

i dont understand - mtr

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"lousy dictators, lousy platform, and unpaid research" -- these are all part of your job!!

lousy dictators are my bread and butter!!!

minus the lousy platform, maybe ;) - mtr

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