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Can I sue for nonpayment
I applied for a bus driver position and I did background check, drug test, and physical and started training for company. During training I had to fill out my time worked on a form for my times worked. I worked for almost 2 weeks for them to tell me that a speeding ticket disqualified me. So when I asked will I be paid for all the time I spent in training they told me no. I feel that this is unacceptable and want to know if I can be paid.
Asked on April 4, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Training time that is mandatory is considered to be compensable work time. In other words, you need to be paid for it. Thisis true whether or not you are officially hired. At this point, you can either sue in small claims court or file a wage complaint with your state's department of labor.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, mandatory training required by the employer is work time and must be paid--even if you are later found ineligible for the job, you must be paid for all work (including training) you did up until the moment you were let go. If they will not pay you voluntarily, you could sue them.
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