Is it illegal for an employer not to pay you for you time at a meeting?
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Is it illegal for an employer not to pay you for you time at a meeting?
If so, who do I contract to get this resolved? It is mandatory to be there but they will not pay us for our time.
Asked on January 20, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you are paid hourly, then the time that you spend in a mandatory meeting is "compensable" work time. In other words, your employer must pay you for it. Additionally, if it puts you into an overtime, then it has to be paid as OT pay. If you are not being properly paid, then you can contact your state department of labor and/or contact an employment attorney.
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