Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether Paragon Systems, Inc. failed to pay security officers for all hours worked by requiring guards to perform mandatory pre-shift and post-shift duties without compensation.
What Workers Report
Security officers report being required to perform work before and after their scheduled shifts, including:
- Arriving early to receive firearms, radios, and other required equipment.
- Participating in mandatory pass-down briefings.
- Completing weapon inspections or cleaning.
- Returning equipment after shifts.
- Completing incident reports or required paperwork after clocking out.
- Remaining on post until relief arrives without additional pay.
Why Workers Should Be Concerned
Federal and state wage laws generally require employers to pay employees for all time spent performing required job duties.
If Paragon Systems, Inc. guards are required to arrive early, stay late, or complete mandatory work before or after their scheduled shifts without pay, those unpaid minutes can accumulate into significant unpaid overtime over weeks and years.
Potential Claims May Include
- Failure to pay overtime
- Failure to pay for all hours worked
- Off-the-clock work
- Waiting time penalties (where applicable)
- Wage statement violations
- State wage law violations
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You worked for Paragon Systems as a security officer.
- You regularly arrived early for weapons issuance or equipment checks.
- You attended mandatory pass-down briefings before clocking in.
- You cleaned or secured your firearm after your shift.
- You completed reports after clocking out.
- You were expected to remain until relieved without additional compensation.
If you experienced these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, email us at [email protected], or call (202) 470-3520.