Secretary United States Department of Labor v. American Future Systems, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

McKEE, Circuit Judge.’

I. INTRODUCTION

We are asked to decide whether the Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to compensate employees for breaks of 20 minutes or less during which they are logged off of their computers and free of any work related duties. For the reasons set forth below, we conclude that the Fair Labor Standards Act does require employers to compensate employees for all rest breaks of twenty minutes or less. Accordingly,, we will affirm the .District Court’s decision.

II. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

American Future Systems, d/b/a Progressive Business…