What to do if I’m being asked to attend a meeting in which I will not be paid for?
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What to do if I’m being asked to attend a meeting in which I will not be paid for?
Also, during this time I have to get child care. What are my rights in this situation? I work as a professional golf teacher.
Asked on November 1, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are an hourly employee, you must be paid for all hours worked, including time at a mandatory meeting. However, the employer does not need to reimburse you child care, travel, or other expenses.
If you are an exempt salaried employee, you can be made to attend the meeting without any additional compensation whatsoever.
If you are an independent contractor, you would only have to go if you agreed to go (though if you don't, your client(s) may be entitled to stop using you; it depends on the terms under which you provide service, whether they are locked into using you, etc.) and also would only be paid for attending if that is part of the agreement.
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