Can I be required to plan and clean up off the clock if I am hourly?
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Can I be required to plan and clean up off the clock if I am hourly?
I teach classes for a non-profit arts organization. They pay hourly but have
told me planning time to prepare for the class and cleaning up after the class
are a ‘give in’ and are not clocked. I am only allowed to be on the clock when I
am face to face with students. Is this legal? We’re in Kansas. Thanks in
advance for your answer.
Asked on October 28, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Kansas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, it is not legal. Hourly employees must be paid for ALL time they work, and cannot be forced to do any work, including preparation, planning, or clean-up, for free or "off the clock." They are violating the labor laws; you could file a wage and hour complaint with the dept. of labor.
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