October 06, 2026
A zinc mine worker and a proposed collective of hourly employees have reached a settlement with a Tennessee company to end an overtime suit alleging workers were not paid for time spent putting on protective gear and attending safety meetings before their shifts, according to a federal court filing.
July 30, 2025
A zinc mining company requires employees to spend about an hour each day putting on protective gear and attending meetings before their shifts start but doesn't pay them for this time, according to a proposed collective action filed in Tennessee federal court.