Unpaid Training Hours Claim

Summary

In Indiana, employers must pay for all hours worked, including training. If you worked 6 hours without pay or a break, you can file a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor.

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I was fired after only working * hours for no reason, I was getting trained on the job and my manager texted me the next day not to come in and that i wouldnt be a good fit, Ive also not gotten paid
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me where this happened? The labor laws vary by location.
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Indiana:
- Employers can terminate an employee without reason (at-will employment).
- You should be paid for all hours worked.
If you haven't been paid, you can file a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor.

Indiana Department of Labor


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN *
Website: www.in.gov/dol
but i wasnt even fully employed i was just getting trained and i didnt fully understand the system, it wasnt fair.
I understand your frustration, ****. However, in Indiana, even training hours are considered work and should be paid. If you haven't been paid for your training, you can file a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor.
Is it enforceable even if i only worked * hours?
Yes, ****. In Indiana, all hours worked, including training hours, should be paid regardless of the total number of hours. You can enforce this by filing a wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor.
I also got no break
Yes, ****. In Indiana, if you work * or more consecutive hours, you're entitled to a meal break. If you didn't receive one, you can include this in your wage claim with the Indiana Department of Labor.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your wage claim.