Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Is an employer required by law to pay employees if he requires us th attend a semeniar after hours?
Asked on 2/23/10, 1:54 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Elizabeth Karnazes
New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes
no, not always
Answered on 2/28/10, 5:51 pm
Arkady Itkin
Law Office of Arkady Itkin
Generally, the employer must compensate its employees for any time and activities which the employee must attend or participate in. In other words, mandatory activity is considered work and thus - must be compensated for.
Thanks,
Arkady Itkin
San Francisco Employment Lawyer
Answered on 2/28/10, 6:55 pm