Boot-Up Time
Unpaid Wages

Employers must pay for workers’ time from when they first begin to boot up their work station in preparation for their work day. Many employers, including call centers, frequently fail to pay workers for this time.

When company equipment is booting up and requires employee initiation, employers must pay employees for that time. Even just a few minutes each day adds up! When company equipment is booting up and requires employee initiation, employers must pay employees for that time. Even just a few minutes each day adds up!

You work hard and deserve every cent you make. If improperly denied pay, the employee lawyers at Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore will fight for every cent you’ve earned. Ignorance of the law on the part of your employer is no excuse. You could receive compensation for the time you have spent booting up your equipment daily. If you have questions about this investigation or would like to discuss your potential claims, please contact us.