Can my employer require me to work during time when I am not under contract without compensation?
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Can my employer require me to work during time when I am not under contract without compensation?
I am a public school teacher on a 10 month contract. According to the district calendar, July is not a school month.Can I be required to attend a 2 day workshop during the month of July? I have been told that if I do not attend I will have to attend on Saturdays during the school year.
Asked on May 21, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If an employer is requiring employees to take a workshop or continuing education type program they do have the right to demand such activity from an employee. As for telling you when to attend it seems as if the employer is offering the course during the summer but as well during Saturdays in the fall.
Many types of employment require continuing education as a part of the job. If your employer decided to do so it is their perogative. If you have an issue you can speak to the principal or an administrator but usually this type of practice is completley valid and accepted.
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