Thomas Hootselle, Jr., et al, Individually and on behalf of all others simiarly situated, and Missouri Corrections Officers Association Missouri Cases

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) appealed a judgment granting partial summary judgment to corrections officers on their breach of contract claim, awarding past damages, and issuing a declaratory judgment for prospective compensation. The officers alleged DOC failed to compensate them for pre- and post-shift activities as required by their labor agreement, which incorporated FLSA standards. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment, holding that the activities were compensable and not de minimis, the breach of contract claim was not preempted by FLSA, and the class certification and declaratory judgment were proper.