Determining what is or is not paid time under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is no easy undertaking for employers.  Whether the time involves preparatory tasks, or activities performed after the conclusion of a shift, employers face a difficult assignment in drawing the line between what activities should and should not be compensated.  Fortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision yesterday that provides the guidance employers need.
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