Legal Question in Employment Law in Ohio

employer requirements

Is it legal for an emplyer to require employees to attend parades and festivals for the buisiness and not pay them?


Asked on 7/24/07, 3:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eileen Joyce Baughman & Joyce LLC

Re: employer requirements

If: (1) the employee is not exempt from the minimum wage laws (e.g., paid hourly rather than a salary); and (2) attendance is not voluntary, then the employer must pay wages for time spent at those functions.

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Answered on 7/25/07, 9:58 am


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