Unpaid mandatory lunch meetings
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Unpaid mandatory lunch meetings
My boss requires employees to clock out for lunch meetingspertaining to work
related subjects one day of the week. Is this legal in Florida?
Asked on May 5, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No, this is not legal. If you are an exempt employee (typically one who is paid hourly), the time that you spend in mandatory meetings is compensable work time, so your employer has to pay you for it. Additionally, if it puts you into overtime, then it has to be paid as OT pay. If you are not being properly paid, then you can contact your state's department of labor and/or contact an employment attorney for assistance.
Ntate law may also provide you with protection. Again, consult with an employment law attorney in your area.
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