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Weathering the Storm: Understanding Sleep Time Deductions for Extended Employee Shifts
In light of recent severe weather events, employers with round-the-clock operations—such as those in healthcare and other essential services—are likely facing workforce coverage concerns. One common solution involves requiring or permitting employees to remain on-site overnight during hazardous travel conditions. While all hours actively worked must be compensated, a significant portion of extended on-site time may qualify as noncompensable sleep time under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
