Should mandatory be paid training?

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Should mandatory be paid training?

I currently work for a day program helping the developmentally disabled. I was recently told by my boss that I would need to attend a weekend training that is to be unpaid. Our usual work hours are Monday-Friday. When I asked my boss about it, she said that because the state required all persons who work with the clients must attend this training, that it would not be paid. I have worked in the field for over 3 years for 3 different companies and have not ever had to to do said training. Doing research online has provided nothing from my state about this training being mandatory for work. If I refuse to go to the training unless I am paid, can I be terminated?

Asked on August 17, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

If you are a non-exempt employee (i.e. typically one who is paid hourly), then on the job training which is directly related to their job should be counted as hours worked. Further, a worker’s time spent in training sessions should be considered compensable “work time” unless: the training is not directly related to the employee’s job; attendance is voluntary; the training is outside of the employee’s regular working hours; and the employee does not perform any productive work during the training.


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