Paid lunches
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We have work crews that are required to drive and ride out to a jobsite in a company vehicle. They arrive at the main "yard" at 7 a.m. and are paid beginning at 7 a.m. Theey are given their assignment for the day. Then the 3 crew members get into one company vehicle & ride/drive out to the jobsite. They are paid for their drive/riding time. They then work until lunchtime, usually Noon, depending on the activity. They are allowed up to 30 minutes for lunch.
We have until now always paid this lunch time, regardless of whether they work or rest. Question: Can we make it an unpaid lunch? That is, if we allow them to take the vehicle off-site, etc. Or, are they not "completely relieved from duty for the purpose of eating a regular meal" (see 29 CFR 785.19)?
We have until now always paid this lunch time, regardless of whether they work or rest. Question: Can we make it an unpaid lunch? That is, if we allow them to take the vehicle off-site, etc. Or, are they not "completely relieved from duty for the purpose of eating a regular meal" (see 29 CFR 785.19)?
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