How to reclaim your unpaid wages for preparation time and overtime miscalculations. Miners work some of the toughest jobs in the country, often putting in long hours to keep operations running. Yet many miners don’t realize they may be losing out on wages they’ve rightfully earned. Two of the most common violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are

Why your employer owes you for time spent getting ready to work. If you’re a miner, the workday starts long before you pick up your tools. Pre-shift activities like putting on personal protective equipment (PPE) or traveling to a job site within the mine are often required but unpaid. The same goes for post-shift tasks, like removing PPE or waiting

Uncovering unpaid wages for preparation time and bonuses. If you’re a miner, every minute on the job counts—but is every minute being counted on your paycheck? Many miners are unknowingly leaving money behind due to two common wage issues: unpaid time spent putting on and taking off personal protective equipment (PPE) and improperly calculated overtime wages that exclude bonus compensation.

Donning and doffing is work—and it’s time to demand your pay. In the mining industry, safety is non-negotiable. Every shift begins and ends with putting on and taking off personal protective equipment (PPE)—helmets, gloves, respirators, boots, and more. But did you know that this time, known as “donning and doffing,” is considered paid work under federal law? If your employer

How improper pay calculations are costing employees wages. If you work in the mining industry, you know the job often demands long hours and overtime. But are you being paid what you’re owed? Many mining companies fail to include bonuses, incentives, and extra pay in their overtime calculations, shortchanging workers in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If

Your legal right to be paid for every minute on the job. For miners and manual laborers, every minute on the clock matters. But what about the time you spend preparing for your shift—putting on and taking off your personal protective equipment (PPE)? Many employers fail to pay for this time, even though it’s legally required under the Fair Labor

Understanding the hidden wage theft behind “donning and doffing.” If you work in mining, your day doesn’t begin when you hit the job site—it begins the moment you start preparing for work. Putting on personal protective equipment (PPE) like helmets, gloves, respirators, and boots is essential for your safety, and it’s a task your employer requires. But did you know

The overlooked minutes that could add up to thousands in unpaid wages. Every shift, miners suit up in personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard themselves in dangerous working conditions. This process isn't just routine—it's essential. But did you know that the time spent putting on and taking off PPE might be time for which you’re owed wages? Under the Fair