What is the Portal-to-Portal Act?
The Portal-to-Portal Act is a federal law passed in 1947 that established certain limits on employers when compensating employees for certain activities related to their job. It affects labor relations law in Pennsylvania, as well as in other states. This law states that employers are not obligated to pay their employees for activities that happen before they arrive at work (such as changing into their uniforms or preparing tools) and after they leave work (such as going to the restroom). It also states that employers are not obligated to pay employees for the time they spend in activities that are “preliminary and necessary” but do not directly lead to the production of goods or services. For example, employers are not obligated to pay their employees for time they spend in meetings, listening to instructions, or waiting while their supervisor is unavailable. As a result, labor relations law in Pennsylvania adheres to the guidelines set by the Portal-to-Portal Act.
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