Our boss wants to have meetings once a week before the start of bussiness. He pays for our breakfast, but doesn't pay for the time.
Just started the job and I don't know what to make of this.
2006-10-05 08:45:45 · 11 answers · asked by J j 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm guessing you're an hourly employee -- in that case, the answer is no. If he is requiring you to be there, it doesn't matter where "there" is. That's considered company time and he has to pay you for it. Now, if you're on a salary, that's a different story...
2006-10-05 08:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally if doing something or being somewhere is a requirement of the job, then it should be on the clock. However, if the boss is requesting attendance and in no way makes it mantatory, then breakfast is probably sufficient. Like a company holiday party, you better go, but don't expect to get paid.
2006-10-05 09:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are an hourly, non exempt employee, you legally should be paid for being there.
However, then don't expect the breakfast to be free. If you'd like to sit and not eat or have coffee, fine. But if you order something, expect to pay for it.
Personally, I'd go for the free breakfast, be a team player, and quit worrying about 45 minutes worth of time. I doubt you punch out to take a Cr@p, and I bet it isn't always during your scheduled break.
If you sweat the small stuff, you'll never have to worry about anything bigger to bother you. You will always be the smallest fish in the smallest pond. Promotions are rarely given to clockwatchers.
2006-10-05 09:02:30 · answer #3 · answered by jooker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the state and the type of company. Where I work, if they are paying for my meal, then they are not paying for my time, UNLESS the meeting runs over an hour. This is an employee owned company though so the rules are a little different.
2006-10-05 08:55:40 · answer #4 · answered by tg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on states, but it also depends on the kind of job.
In CSR work (customer service), u have to be ready to work when your time starts (meaning 5-20 minutes of booting,etc).
Meetings are required often but paid for.
IN programing, meetings are rarely paid for if outside normal hours... but then you are expected to be there (salary usually).
It depends most on how you value the job.
If its worth the future it may bring, suck it up and do the meetings.
However if its outside the 8-5, its rare to make it a requirement, however they can terminate you for not attending.
2006-10-05 09:16:46 · answer #5 · answered by pcreamer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're a earnings-depending worker, then definite, your employer can require you to attend the assembly. they could in elementary words be responsible for the costs linked with the assembly, like mileage, paying the attendance value, or once you should stay in a hotel.
2016-12-04 07:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by harbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is mandatory, it must be paid. In dollars, not bagels. Hope that helps. As far as what to do about it? Wait, and talk with other employees and gauge their feelings. You will need support from at least one, or it won't be pretty
2006-10-05 08:50:53 · answer #7 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope- If it's required for you to attend it's on the clock.
2006-10-05 08:49:47 · answer #8 · answered by answermann 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are in a union, yes. If you're not or in the private sector it is not.
2006-10-05 08:53:37 · answer #9 · answered by gr8_smyll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your state labor laws... I am pretty sure he has to pay you.
2006-10-05 08:49:50 · answer #10 · answered by Smitty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋