If you arrive at the shift location on time and get clocked in, Traba guarantees a minimum pay of 4 hours. If the shift is cut short, you will be paid only for your time worked, or 4 hours, whichever is greater, not the full shift pay. Please note, if the business states a different minimum, then we will follow that specifically stated minimum. For example, Veho shifts guarantee a 3-hour minimum, and some other shifts may have a 2-hour minimum. If you are late to the shift, then this minimum doesn't apply and you will be paid for your hours worked only. Additionally, to qualify for the 4-hour minimum pay, "active work participation" is required.
This entails actively being on the production floor and performing your assigned duties. It is also important to ensure that early dismissals are properly documented by supervisors on the timesheet to align with Traba’s policies. If you decide to leave the shift of your own decision, then you will not recieve the minimum 4 hours' pay. If a worker leaves early due to an emergency, they will be paid for the hours worked before leaving. However, leaving early without informing the supervisor may result in penalties or being marked as abandoning the shift.
Additionally, if a worker leaves early with supervisor approval, payment adjustments may be made to reflect the agreed-upon hours.
Additionally, payment is only provided for shifts that you are officially signed up for and that appear on your schedule. If you attend a job that was not on your schedule, you will not be compensated. If you arrive on time for your scheduled shift and are placed on standby as a backup, you will still be paid. If workers are sent home early due to overstaffing, they will be paid for the hours worked. Some businesses may offer standard compensation even if no work is performed, but not full shift pay.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the 4-hour minimum pay:
You must arrive on time and actively participate in the assigned duties during your shift.
Supervisors must ensure that early dismissals are documented on the timesheet.- If you are placed on standby as a backup for your scheduled shift, you are still eligible for payment.- The 4-hour minimum applies only if the shift has started; it does not apply to shifts canceled before you begin.
Replacement or additional workers are only paid for the exact hours worked and are not eligible for the 4-hour minimum.- Some businesses guarantee different minimums, such as Veho's 3-hour minimum or a 2-hour minimum for certain shifts.
The entire shift time is a best estimate made by the business posting the shift and it is subject to change. Similarly, it is often possible that a shift goes on longer than posted on the app and in this scenario, you will earn more than the full shift pay. Supervisors must approve and accurately record all worked hours, ensuring the timesheet reflects the actual start and end times of the shift for proper payment. Workers arriving early should clock in to ensure early hours are recorded. Supervisors can confirm and adjust the start time if discrepancies occur. Steps to ensure payment include confirming your attendance and clock-in records, ensuring the business records your hours or minimum pay guarantee on the timesheet, retaining on-site confirmation of attendance, and contacting Traba support with documentation if needed. If a shift is canceled before you start, standard cancellation compensation applies instead of the 4-hour minimum. Workers can also opt for Quick Pay for faster payment, though this may incur a fee. Payments are typically processed weekly as part of the standard payroll schedule. Manual reviews for discrepancies may delay Quick Pay processing.