Can my boss not pay me if he sent us home due to an issue at the office?
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Can my boss not pay me if he sent us home due to an issue at the office?
The office I work in was recently treated for bed bugs in another area of the building. It was discovered where and who they were brought in by and that person was asked to get the problem cleared up at home before returning. We were all worried about bringing them home, however when I got to work yesterday and was told that I had to leave until I could get my home inspected and a letter saying my home was clear all my own cost to pay. That was on Tuesday, on Wednesday I was able to get a pest control company to inspect my house and was free of any pests past or present, so I came to work today, Thursday, with my letter and was told the 2 days I had to be off would not be paid. Can he do that why would I not be paid or anybody else?
Asked on February 16, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Kansas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
A worker must be paid for all hours worked, however they have no right to recieve compensation for their time off, even if it is mandated by their employer. That is unless they have PTO to cover their absence or the terms of a union agreement or employment contract provides otherwise. The fact is that most work is "at will", which means that a company can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This includes when and why to send an employee home and whether or not to pay them for their time off.
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