Employer Timesheet Adjustment Rules

Summary

In Pennsylvania, employers must pay for all hours worked, even if employees arrive early. However, if instructed not to work before a certain time, employers can adjust timesheets. Preparation time required as part of the job should be compensated. If preparation can be done after the scheduled start time, employers may adjust timesheets to reflect the authorized start time.

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Yes. I belive there is something that would allow the employer to change thier timesheet. They are a manager and they have to get the business location ready.
Got it! In Pennsylvania, employers generally must pay employees for all hours worked, even if they arrive earlier than scheduled. However, if an employee is instructed not to work before their scheduled start time, the employer may have grounds to adjust the timesheet.
Here are some general rules:
- Employers must pay for all hours an employee is "suffered or permitted" to work.
- Employees must follow their scheduled work hours unless otherwise directed.
Is there a specific situation or concern you're dealing with?
IS there something about showing up to work * minutes early to get the store ready that would not be paid?
In Pennsylvania, if an employee is required to show up * minutes early to get the store ready, this time is generally considered work time and should be paid. Here are some key points:
- Employers must pay for all hours an employee is "suffered or permitted" to work.
- If preparation is a required part of the job, it should be compensated.
Are you being explicitly instructed to arrive early by your employer?
If they can do thier job while coming in at 9am, can the employer change thier timesheet as that is thier authorized start time?
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In Pennsylvania, the general principles are:
- Employers must pay for all hours worked, even if the employee arrives early.
- If the employee is instructed not to work before a certain time, the employer may adjust the timesheet accordingly.
- If preparation is required, it should be compensated.
Does your employer instruct you not to work before * am?
The employer instructs to not work before 9am.
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In Pennsylvania, employers must pay for all hours worked, even if the employee arrives early and begins working. However, if your employer explicitly instructs you not to work before 9am and you start working earlier, they may have grounds to adjust your timesheet.
Would you like more detailed information on this topic or have any other specific questions?
more detailed information
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In Pennsylvania, here are some key points:
- Employers must pay for all hours an employee is "suffered or permitted" to work.
- If an employee is instructed not to work before a certain time, the employer may adjust the timesheet if the employee disregards this instruction.
- Preparation time that is required as part of the job should be compensated.
Would you like to know more about how to handle this situation with your employer?
If the employee can do the preparation even after arriving at 9am, can the employer still adjust the timesheet to 9am?
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If the employee can complete the required preparation after arriving at 9am, the employer can adjust the timesheet to reflect the authorized start time of 9am. Key points:
- Employers must pay for all hours worked.
- If preparation is not required before 9am, the employer can adjust the timesheet.
Do you have any other questions or need further clarification?