United Food & Commercial Workers Union, Local 1473 v. Hormel Foods Corp.

¶ 108. (concurring in part, dissenting in part). While I do not join the lead opinion,1 I agree with its conclusion that donning and doffing of company-required clothing and gear at the beginning and end of the workday is "an integral part of a principal activity" of Hormel Foods Corporation for which compensation is required.2 I also agree that under the facts of this case Hormel is not relieved of its obligation to compensate for 5.7 minutes per day for those tasks by the de minimis rule.3

¶ 109. I dissent from the lead opinion because I conclude that Hormel is not required to further…