Bob is a nonexempt employee for his organization. He has worked a full day and has left for home. His commute is two hours one-way. When he arrives home he receives a phone call from his supervisor Dan. An emergency has happened and they need Bob to immediately return to work. How much time is Bob's employer required to pay for Bob's travel in this instance?

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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), when a nonexempt employee is called back to work after completing their regular workday, the time spent traveling to and from work is considered hours worked and must be paid. In this case, Bob's employer is required to pay for the 4 hours of travel time (2 hours each way).

Bob Is a Nonexempt Employee for His Organization