Employees forced to attend seminar
I work for a technology consulting firm. Recently my employer has envoked a policy wherein it is mandatory to attend certain company-led training seminars. If we fail to attend we will be charged $50. In your opinion, can they (1) force us to attend these seminars (2) fine us if we do not attend?
Thanks for you input.
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In response to the question of whether a company can fine you for not attending a seminar
As a general rule, as an employee, you are required to carry out the functions of your job. A company can make certain training which it provides a part of the job and require its personnel to attend. The key is whether it relates and when it is offered. As for the $50 charge, I find that a little bit more confusing. Is that a suspension or docking of pay? I would really like more information on that issue because if it is simply a situation where the company refused to pay for work done, that can violate various laws.
posted by Aaron Maduff | Nov 13, 2001 5:19 PM [EST]
As a general rule, as an employee, you are required to carry out the functions of your job. A company can make certain training which it provides a part of the job and require its personnel to attend. The key is whether it relates and when it is offered. As for the $50 charge, I find that a little bit more confusing. Is that a suspension or docking of pay? I would really like more information on that issue because if it is simply a situation where the company refused to pay for work done, that can violate various laws.
posted by Aaron Maduff | Nov 13, 2001 5:19 PM [EST]
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