Tetsuko is a surgical resident at a busy metropolitan hospital.She regularly works 24-48 hour shifts as a part of her duties.What must the employer not do,according to the FLSA?
A) Give Tetsuko appropriate meal breaks
B) Give Tetsuko time to sleep and deduct those hours from her pay
C) Give Tetsuko a differential for working the shift
D) Give Tetsuko additional time off after a long shift

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According to the FLSA, employers must pay employees for all hours worked, including time spent sleeping on duty. Therefore, the employer cannot deduct pay for Tetsuko's sleeping hours, even if it is during a long shift.

Answer: A, C, and D are all allowed under the FLSA. The employer should provide Tetsuko with appropriate meal breaks during her shift, may offer a differential pay for working a long shift, and can provide additional time off after a long shift.

Tetsuko Is a Surgical Resident at a Busy Metropolitan Hospital