I'm assuming this would be ethically wrong idf not illegal. I can understand that you may have a set time for a lunch break. However, if my boss wants all the employees to attend a certain event during their break, are they allowed to do this?
2007-10-07 06:06:44 · 13 answers · asked by onlyget1shot 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If there puttin up the lunch too....pizza, bbq, or whatever...it aint gonna kill you for one day...............
2007-10-07 06:24:46 · answer #1 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think your boss is allowed to schedule a seminar during your break. If your job is like anyone else, then YOU DON'T HAVE A SET LUNCH BREAK. If there is no rule that says that you must go to lunch at noon...you can choose when you want to take a break. If you know ahead of time that you have a required meeting/seminar to attend, then it's up to you to adjust your schedule around this. You can choose to go to lunch earlier or later than you normally go.
If you work for a large company, it would be impossible for the event organizer to keep track of what time everyone goes to lunch.
What your boss can't do is tell you NOT to take a break. Everyone who works at least an 8 hour shift has to get one half-hour break for lunch (unpaid) and two 15 minute breaks (paid) to take whenever they choose. (Most people I know choose to combine all of this into a 1 hour lunch break.)
2007-10-07 06:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by JaC6 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Attend the lunch events:
1. Get on your boss's good side.
2. Be promoted within the company.
3. Receive a great raise during annual review.
4. Be viewed as a team player.
Do not attend lunch events:
1. Get on your boss's bad side.
2. Get overlooked during promotions.
3. Receive just the normal 3% yearly living allowance during annual review.
4. Be viewed as a non-team player.
2007-10-07 06:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by MBA-MsBadAss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on what state you're in, yet in maximum states you're required via regulation to take a lunch destroy. You boss would desire to actual get fined for you no longer taking your breaks. i in my view do no longer think of that's approximately him no longer wanting to pay you with the aid of fact some places require which you get a paid lunch and then some employers do no longer pay you. the place I used to artwork we had to take an hour lunch, so it became into like working a 9 hour day. Hell none human beings had to be there an added hour an afternoon, we did gets a commission for 2 15 min breaks via regulation. examine your hard artwork regulations to be certain.
2016-10-10 11:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they're not allowed to tell you where to spend your lunch. you're not getting paid for your lunch break so you're not liable to their regulations. as someone else said: it's not considered a lunch break if you're compelled by your boss to attend an event during your break, it's a seminar or a meeting, so stay on the clock.
2007-10-07 06:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by StangGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's a paid lunch period and your not kept from eating your lunch I don't think there's anything illegal about it.
If it's unpaid I think the event should be voluntary. But if it's a once a year thing, or just a special event then I think it would just be good manners to attend.
2007-10-07 06:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by Rhuby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the lunch break is paid time, the employer has some say, but still must give you time for personal needs. If they require you to attend meetings, they should provide a meal.
If your lunch break is your time, the employer cannot dictate where and how you spend it, provided that you aren't engaging in personal conduct expressly forbidden by company policy (morals clause, etc.)
2007-10-07 06:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you aren't getting paid for your lunch break - I'd say it's up to you on whether you want to attend or not!
2007-10-07 06:09:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does he want you to do this every day?
will it improve your work or your status at work.
Maybe he has a surprise for the employees?
If it's once or twice just go along with it...consider it a personal favor to him.
Quid pro quo
2007-10-11 05:41:04 · answer #9 · answered by Ernie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically you can do as you wish....... if it was fought in court you might win. After spending much money and losing your job.
MBA has it right. Your comply ...... if you don't you should leave the job as nothing will ever work out for you there. Welcome to being an adult.
2007-10-07 09:27:45 · answer #10 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with Ms.BadA...joint them and get stars...against them you get bad reputation.
legally speaking your boss wants as your stated here is not covered by the company rules. but the boss can make proper the improper.
2007-10-07 06:30:53 · answer #11 · answered by poorguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋