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Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: What are the regulations for when a workday begins? Is it when you enter the building or your office? A: Generally, the head of each Agency establishes the work requirements for the basic workweek. Check with your human resources office to get a copy of the policy. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), any walking and waiting time that occurs after the employee engages in his or her first…