U.S Federal Law sets out many of the employment requirements to which employers must adhere. However, many states have additional laws that complicate the operation of a company in which employees work longer or non-traditional hours.

This publication summarizes the federal and state laws that can impact your payroll, schedule choices, and legal compliance, with an emphasis on shift work and extended hours operations.

Key coverage areas include the impact of shift work operations on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and specific state statutes that specifically impact ‘round-the-clock facilities.

This study was written by Alex Kerin Ph.D, a consultant for Circadian with extensive knowledge of extended hours operations, and Michael Rosen, a partner in the Labor and Employment Department of Foley Hoag LLP in Boston.