I work at a skilled Nursing Facility. Just a little background. I am currently on disability due to a work related injury. My employer told me to expect to be terminated when I come back to work.
My question is about lunch breaks. On many occassions, I worked through my lunch break. On some of those occassions I did not clock out. A lot of times, I clocked out but worked through lunch anyways. On the occassions that I didnt clock out, my employer deducted the time from my paycheck anyways . On the payroll reports, the payroll manager circled the "hours worked", deducted 30 minutes, and adjusted the hours. Do I have any recourse? I dont make a lot of money. Would it be worth it to persue?

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maria2day

Judy, It never fails....As soon as I sit down to eat, I hear them calling me on the intercom. Or better yet, they come find me.

Fr_Chuck

I know in some jobs, such as police officers and correctional officers, they do not get lunch breaks, ( if they can take one they will but if they can't, too bad.

If they will not allow you to take it, then you actualy have a case against them.

JudyKayTee

My husband was a Pharmacist - his favorite story was the time he put up the "back in 10 minutes" sign and went to the mens room. After a minute or two a customer came into the mens room to ask him a question about a prescription!

So, yes, I know what you mean!

smearcase

Most states have a Labor and Licensing Department that should look in to work hour disputes. The real issue is the threat of being fired when you return after injury. Are you receiving workmen's compensation? You need to discuss these issues with a lawyer (they dont normally charge to determine if you have a case). There may be steps you should be taking now to document your potential suit. The work hour issue may be good evidence to go along with the injury case. I am not a lawyer but I think you need the advice of one.