Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Company/Branch Policies Preventing Pay

Question: In California, what are the labor laws that dictate pay for travel during the weekend for a work-related training class that is out of state? Plus, concerned about losing job since boss's boss emailed me that he was ''very disappointed'' that I questioned the standing pay policies and insists on speaking to me when I get back from training. Recent research on web has me concerned that branch and corporate policies on paid travel time violates CA and Federal laws. Any help guidance to resources would be appreciated. Background: Hourly employee, project coordinator for telecommunications company, worked 40 hour week (M-F, 8-5), and required to travel Sunday to class then late Friday from class.


Asked on 7/26/07, 1:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Pavone Pavone & Cohen

Re: Company/Branch Policies Preventing Pay

You are entitled to compensation while in the service of your employer. If you are required to travel as part of that service you must be compensated. All hours over 8 in a day and 40 in a week are paid at overtime rates. If in connection with a days of training and travel time you exceed 8/40 you should receive time and one half for those additional hours. There are some nuances. Travel to and from the airport, if not more than your normal commute will not be compensated. You are not entitled to pay for sleeping time, but if you are compelled to attend after hours meetings where work is the object, that time should be compensated.

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Answered on 7/27/07, 7:30 pm


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