# Lawsuit alleges Boeing violated state law by allowing employees to work off the clock.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-07 · Everett Herald*

## Key points

- Boeing is accused of not compensating employees for time spent on pre-shift activities like parking and donning safety gear.
- The class action lawsuit could affect approximately 5,000 current and former hourly or non-exempt Boeing employees.
- Boeing's timekeeping system allegedly uses a grace period and rounding that results in uncompensated work time.
- The lawsuit claims overtime pay calculations excluded non-discretionary bonuses, reducing employees' total compensation.
- Employees were allegedly required to attend unpaid weekend trainings and use meal breaks for restroom needs.

**Companies:** Boeing
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Everett Herald](https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/07/fomer-everett-mechanic-alleges-unpaid-labor-against-boeing/)

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