Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

My company closed my office/warehouse localted in West Springfield, MA in the middle of June. I then was told that I have to drive 98 miles 1 way to our office/warehouse located in Dedham, Ma. I have a company ven and a company gas card and was told that I had to be at the warehouse by 10am. I have to leave my house at 8am to arrive ontime. Today, I was informed that i am supposed to leave my house at 8am but would not be paid until 9am and that the first hour was to be considered as commute time. This is all of a sudden after over 2 and a half months of being in this situation. Is this legal what they are trying to do?

Asked on 8/30/10, 5:42 pm

William Harrington Law Office of William T. Harrington

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If your employer wanted to, it need only pay you from the time you arrive at work, which is 10:00. Commuting time is not compensable.

Answered on 9/04/10, 5:50 pm

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