there is a us supreme court ruling that says your employer is required to pay you for donning equipment that is required in your work, such as things required by a standard operating procedure. On the job, but not on the clock: According to federal wage and hour laws ? which have been upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court ? your employer is required to pay you for any time needed to put on special protective gear before you start your shift. Its called ?doffing and donning?. bmw workers and toyota workers