U.S. Labor Department investigates Austin police over unpaid overtime

[TexasTowelie]

The Labor Department confirmed it is looking into complaints over unpaid overtime by Austin police.

The investigation involves officers’ practice of arriving early to be ready before their shifts start.

The investigation could lead to a lawsuit, the city’s police union said.

The U.S. Labor Department has opened an investigation into the Austin Police Department over unpaid overtime, which the police union says will likely to lead to a lawsuit.

http://myinforms.com/en/a/14489317-us-labor-department-investigates-austin-police-over-unpaid-overtime/

Cross-posted in the Texas Group.

[Sherman A1]

1. Good

If it is important enough for the employee to be there, it is important enough for them to be paid for their time.