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Generally yes, if you are non-exempt and the meeting is required and work related. Time spent in staff meetings and huddles usually counts as hours worked.

Meetings that happen outside your scheduled shift can still be paid time if you are required to attend, and they may add to overtime.

If attending is expected or you could face consequences for skipping it, it may be treated as required, whatever it is called.

Meeting invitations, calendar entries, schedules, texts about attendance and pay stubs that leave the time out all help.

Deadlines depend on your state and the type of claim. Federal wage claims generally must be filed within two years, or three if the violation was willful.

YesLawyer connects people with lawyers across the country, though state and case eligibility apply. Whether your claim can be taken depends on your state and the facts of your case.