Do OTR drivers punch out for lunch?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Corn Chopper, Jul 2, 2017.

  1. Corn Chopper

    Corn Chopper Bobtail Member

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    I just started with this company and they tell me I have to clock on and out on my company phone which also tracks me, and if I don't clock out 30 minutes a day, they deduct one hour from my pay.
    My question is, is this legal?
    I know on my log I have to show a 30 min break, but I was told an OTR DRIVER who is hourly doesn't have to.
    Btw, it's a California company operating in Texas.
     
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  3. QuietStorm

    QuietStorm Heavy Load Member

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    Everyone is required to take a 30 within 8 hours of starting the work day. Doesn't matter the pay type.
     
  4. KeithT1967

    KeithT1967 Road Train Member

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    Yes its legal. They employ you and are only asking for one simple step to be able to easily verify compliance with a Commiefornia law.
     
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  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    That's odd I never heard of clocking out for lunch with an otr company but they all have there policies so I would clock out just to shut your company up.Also you don't want them to take any extra money out of your check do you?
     
  6. Corn Chopper

    Corn Chopper Bobtail Member

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    Another driver told me he doesn't clock out at all and they don't deduct anything from him.
     
  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Sounds like your company wants to make sure you take a 30 minute brk.
     
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  8. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    I doubt it's legal to deduct an hour pay for not following company policy but it's a good way to get fired.
    OTR driver doesn't have to what?
     
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  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Sounds to me like a place where I wouldn't want to work.
     
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  10. Corn Chopper

    Corn Chopper Bobtail Member

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    The more I hear about this place, the less I want to be there
     
  11. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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