Employees that must wear protective clothing for their job should be paid for the time spent putting on and taking off the protective clothing.  A lawsuit against Tyson Foods seeking overtime pay for Tyson Foods employees at a poultry processing plant for time they spend putting on and taking off their protective clothing was settled.  If you have not been paid the overtime compensation you have earned, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076.

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6/7/2010
Robert L. Abell
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Protective Clothing Overtime Suit Against Tyson Foods Settled

Employees that must wear protective clothing for their job should be paid for the time spent putting on and taking off the protective clothing. A lawsuit against Tyson Foods seeking overtime pay for Tyson Foods employees at a poultry processing plant for time they spend putting on and taking off their protective clothing was settled last week for $500,000.

Source:  Chicago Tribune

Protective clothing suits for overtime are often referred to as "donning and doffing" suits for overtime. 

If you have not been paid the overtime you have earned, contact Lexington, Kentucky overtime lawyer Robert Abell at 859-254-7076. 


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