Companies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rules By Newspaper Staff | March 19, 2026 | 0 Spread the loveBy Jenna SchweikertCapitol News Two former Amazon employees sued the company, arguing they should be compensated for time spent on health screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Posted in Illinois News and tagged Amazon, Chicago, Courts, Illinois Department of Labor, Illinois Supreme Court, Springfield, U.S. Department of Labor