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HYPOTHETICAL

$1.$An employee has a $30$ minute commute to work $($one way$).$

$2.$Once that employee arrives at work, they must wait $30$ minutes before they can start their shift because the employer requires all employees to $$relax in the employee lounge for at least $30$ minutes before starting their high stress jobs.$$

$3.$The employer also requires all employees to $$relax for at least $30$ minutes in the employee lounge before leaving their high stress jobs.$$

$4.$The employee is not paid for their $$commute time$$ or their $$relaxation time.$$

$5.$The employee files suit seeking compensation for their $$commute time$$ and their $$relaxation time.$$

QUESTION

Can the employee win this lawsuit?

Group of answer choices

No$,$ but only because of the commute time.

No$,$ because the Portal$-$to$-$Portal Act only requires payment for commutes in excess of $30$ minutes one$-$way.

Yes, if they can prove that the employer$$s relaxation requirement creates a hostile work environment.

Yes, but only after they file their claim with the EEOC.