My boss has told me that when I clock out to take a lunch I have to remain available to help customers. If I do help anyone I must clock in help them and then clock out to finish my meal.
According to the Texas Department of Labor, Title 29 Section 785.19 part A:
Bona fide meal periods are not worktime. Bona fide meal periods do not include coffee breaks or time for snacks. These are rest periods. The employee must be completely relieved from duty for the purposes of eating regular meals.
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/efte/wh_part785.html#785_18
Therefore asking an employee to do so could be construed as illegal.
I know it's all about the interpretation of the law, but am I way off base?
According to the Texas Department of Labor, Title 29 Section 785.19 part A:
Bona fide meal periods are not worktime. Bona fide meal periods do not include coffee breaks or time for snacks. These are rest periods. The employee must be completely relieved from duty for the purposes of eating regular meals.
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/efte/wh_part785.html#785_18
Therefore asking an employee to do so could be construed as illegal.
I know it's all about the interpretation of the law, but am I way off base?