Can an employer require employees who are paid hourly to attend3 hour “in-service” meetings without paying them?
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Can an employer require employees who are paid hourly to attend3 hour “in-service” meetings without paying them?
I’m a part-time, contract based teacher (for a corporation) who is paid by contact hours within the classroom. In the past, I’ve been compensated for faculty meetings and (3 hour long) in-services, but I was just informed that they are no longer paying pt employees to attend, even though they’re mandatory. I wasn’t informed of this change before signing my current contract.
Asked on December 12, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
Scott Behren / Behren Law Firm
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
As far as I know, they should be paying your for the hours you spend in training at your regular hourly rate under the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA. Don't let your employer commit wage theft.
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