Mandatory Meeting Travel Time

Summary

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, travel time for special one-day assignments may be considered work time. If the mandatory meeting is during your normal working hours, it generally must be paid. Specific rules may vary, so consulting a local labor attorney could be helpful.

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I live * miles from my job site. The corperate office is *.* hrs from my home and the site i work out of. Is it legal for my company to insist i drive *.* hrs bith ways unpaid for a mandatory paid meeting?
Hello ****, can you please provide me with your location? Labor laws vary by location and I would need this information to provide the most accurate advice.
Hannibal Mo
Hello ****, based on your location (Hannibal, MO), these points are relevant:
- Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, travel time for special one-day assignments may be considered work time.
- If this mandatory meeting is during your normal working hours, it generally must be paid.
- Specific rules may vary, so consulting a local labor attorney could be helpful.