2006-09-24 14:07:35 · 12 answers · asked by O K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Do whatever you want on your own time. If you come back to work smelly though, then it interferes with business, and they should say something to you about it.
2006-09-24 14:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you work in a "right to work" state, then your employer has the right to tell you what to do during your work hours. There is no law, it's just the right to fire you for any reason at any time. If your gym is not in your building, perhaps you are taking too long to get there and back. If you are meeting the public, perhaps you are not cleaned up properly after your workout. If you are with a small company, perhaps your employer just wants to be sure that the phones are covered. It all comes down to how important this job is to you.
2006-09-24 14:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by TLBFH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the conditions of your payroll. But let me first say you must have one long lunch break. If you have an unpaid lunch and can go to the gym work out, clean up and return to work to clock in on time, then do not see a problem as long as you are not trying to eat while on the clock so you can eat and go work out. If you are on a paid lunch, then yes the company can say what you can or can not do as they are paying for your time. Can not provide you with laws as most of these are state laws not federal and some are just company rules and regs, look in your employee handbook or search the state worker rights in google.
2006-10-02 12:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by Cars 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, most lunch breaks are UNPAID so what you do on your 30 minute lunch is up to you.
If however, your lunch time is included in ypur benefits (paid time) then the employer may have a say on your whereabouts.
Look at your contract. Find out if you are only paid 7 1/2 hrs for an 8 hr day. If so, he is only paying your coffe break times.
2006-09-30 19:33:43 · answer #4 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are off the clock, then it is your time. As for laws, you need to be specific in the state you are in. Check you State's Pay Day Law...or contact your company's Human Resources office. Outside of that, clock out, don't say anything about where you are going, hit the gym, but get back ON TIME. (Showing up late is going to weaken your argument here, legally)
2006-09-24 14:16:42 · answer #5 · answered by Venus__27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are within the constraints of your lunch hour and you come back not a smelly mess, I don't see why there would be an issue, that is unless of course you are eating at your desk.
2006-09-24 14:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He probably doesn't want you coming back to work all sweaty. As for laws, employers can make their own rules regarding the people they employ.
2006-09-24 14:11:04 · answer #7 · answered by DirtMcGirt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they do not pay for your lunch. If you punch out for lunch you are free to do what ever you want. If it still on company time then yes, they have every right to prevent you to get hurt.
If you do get hurt on the clock then you have every right to sue.
2006-09-24 14:10:30 · answer #8 · answered by LA LA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't see how your employer even knows about it, unless you are coming back to work sweating like a pig. If so, you should know better.
2006-09-24 15:30:04 · answer #9 · answered by y_nevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the gym is a public place and you aren't paid for you lunch. then you can't be controlled on your lunch. only when to go and when to be back.
2006-09-24 14:10:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋