i am an underwritter for insurance and was hired with only a 440 lic which is the only lic he state requires. My employer now wants us all to have our 220 lic but wants us to get it on our own time. Is the job required to pay us for training if it's not a state requirement but the employers.
2007-06-25 12:15:09 · 16 answers · asked by jjnhra5 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
unless that was a requirement when you were hired I can't see how they could make you do that on your own time.
If the state changed their requirements then maybe, but even then I would think a reputable employer would still pay for their employees training, as it builds skill and loyalty.
If the state doesn't require it and it wasn't part of your hiring agreement, then they can't suddenly expect you to do it on your own.
If that's what they are telling you, then you should get a good labor law attorney.
2007-06-25 12:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by whiskeyman510 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What happens if you don't get the training? Learning is now a life long endeavor. If you want to advance and get pay raises you will have to put forth the effort to improve yourself. Some employers pay for training, just as some employers contribute to a retirement plan, most don't. You will have to determine if you want to stay at what could be a dead end job with your skills becoming substandard as the industry changes or improve your skills and move up the promotion /career ladder and pay scale by showing your employer that you are willing to put forth the necessary effort to keep up with the times.
Can employers require you to get more training on your own dime? Teachers must do it all the time!
You can deduct tuition costs on your taxes as well as the interest on student loans. Look into it.
2007-06-25 13:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by kindergranny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the parameters of the job have changed since you were hired, and it appears that they have as your employer now wants a higher grading, then he is responsible to pay for the training. He can not require you to get it on your own time, as he is in effect asking you to put in overtime.
Do you have a union or a federation or something of that sort, who could help you with this?
2007-06-25 12:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is a required course and your employer is paying for your attendance, they certainly pay you regular wages. Look at it this way- you are performing all the duties of your job, just at a different location. If your employer tries to stiff you contact the local workforce or state employment office or the US Dept. of Labor.
2016-04-01 04:18:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are not required to pay for your training if u want the job it is ur responsibility to get trained just like everyone else has to pay there is no law that says the employer has to pay for the training REQUIRED TO GET THE JOB.
2007-06-25 12:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by kayanbean24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were hired based on the state requirements at theat tiem. If the employer wants you to get the other qualifications they should compensate you for the training and or give you time off to study for it.
2007-06-25 12:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by The Guru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usual to have a ton of experience before an employer hires you.
They don't have to hire you, after all, they could find someone out of college who has the degree and they can shape them how they want to.
No, it is not the employer's responsibility to train you to do a job you applied for......
2007-06-25 12:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your employer requests that you have the training or get the licensing, they would be VERY cheap not to pay for it. But there are a whole lot of cheapskate employers out there.
2007-06-25 12:18:36 · answer #8 · answered by Amy K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he has to pay. If it was a requirement to work for him then no. But because he now wants you to have it, he must pay for the training...
2007-06-25 12:18:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't have to. Teachers pay for all their own supplies, paper, pencil sharpeners, and classes. Electricians and carpenters pay for their own tools and uniforms.
It is up to the company. Enjoy.
2007-06-25 12:17:27 · answer #10 · answered by moondrop000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋