Judge Keeps ‘Donning and Doffing’ Lawsuit Alive

Posted: May 25, 2010 in EMPLOYEE RIGHTS, UNPAID OVERTIME, UNPAID WAGES
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Denver police can move forward with their lawsuit against the city over payment for time spent putting on and taking off their uniforms, a judge said Tuesday. The initial lawsuit was filed in 2007 and asked for payment when officers performed various menial tasks, including washing, dressing and maintaining their uniforms.

U.S. District Judge Richard Matsch allowed the suit to proceed, but also stated that the city could argue that the activities were so insubstantial that it should not merit pay. Christopher N. Osher, Denver Post.

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