Every employee wants to be compensated for the time that they work. Different jobs are structured in different ways. The nature of many jobs requires that an employee wait on their next assignment. There may not always be an active responsibility at every moment, but this does not mean that the employee should not be paid for their time. The Fair Labor Standards Act specifically outlines how and when an employee must be compensated for their time. This includes some time that is spent waiting.

Large trucks, commonly referred to as "semis," are a common component of highway driving in America. These 18-wheeled trucks weigh approximately 30,000 pounds without any cargo, making them an especially intimidating vehicle to cruise alongside. In order to ensure the safety of truck drivers, as well as other driver nearby, state laws restrict the number of hours a truck driver can work and the amount of cargo a truck may transport.