If ana employer tells you that you have to attend a mandatory meeting or training, do they have to pay you?

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If ana employer tells you that you have to attend a mandatory meeting or training, do they have to pay you?

Asked on January 5, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Texas

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Are you an hourly or a salaried employee?

If hourly, you would have to be paid for the time--a mandatory meeting is work, since it is something required by the employer; therefore, even though it's not the usual job, it's still work time for which the employee is compensated.

However, salaried employees do not need to be paid additional amounts for meetings or training; their weekly salary covers all work done for the employer, whether it's their usual duties or otherwise.


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