Amazon Goes to Court Over Warehouse Worker Screenings

The video discusses the complexities of defining compensable work under U.S. law, focusing on the Fair Labor Standards Act and Supreme Court rulings. It highlights issues like security screenings at Amazon and similar cases involving other companies. The role of Justice Breyer in statutory questions is examined, noting the unpredictability of Supreme Court decisions on labor law. The video also covers discrimination cases, particularly a UPS case involving pregnant workers and workplace accommodations.

What does the Fair Labor Standards Act generally say about compensable work?

• Walking from your car to the workplace is compensable.

• All activities at the workplace are compensable.

• Walking to your workstation after putting on protective gear is compensable.

• Security screenings are always compensable.

Which companies are involved in cases similar to Amazon's regarding compensable work?

• Apple and CVS

• Google and Microsoft

• Facebook and Twitter

• Walmart and Target

What is a key factor that makes labor law cases difficult to predict?

• The age of the justices

• The number of justices involved

• The complexity of statutory language

• The location of the court

How does UPS treat pregnant employees under their collective bargaining agreement?

• As if they have an off-the-job injury

• As if they are on vacation

• As if they have an on-the-job injury

• As if they are retired

What was the doctor's recommendation for the pregnant UPS employee?

• She should not work at all.

• She should not lift more than 20 pounds.

• She should work only part-time.

• She should not lift more than 50 pounds.