In a twist on the axiom that it pays to exercise, a production worker has filed a proposed class action that faults Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama for not paying workers enough for mandatory stretching and exercise sessions.

Plant worker Frank Bates alleges in his Oct. 17 filing in U.S District Court for the Middle District of Alabama that workers must participate in daily exercise sessions designed to help prevent injuries on the job. The sessions accompany meetings where the production schedule of the day is presented.

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