FOLIO Ontology

An off-the-clock claim is a legal action initiated by an employee who alleges that their employer required them to perform work-related tasks outside of their normal working hours without providing appropriate compensation, such as overtime pay. These tasks can include checking work emails or taking work-related phone calls outside of work hours, or completing work assignments after clocking out for the day. The claim typically arises when an employer does not comply with applicable wage and hour laws, which require employers to compensate employees for all hours worked, including overtime.