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Failure to Pay for Mandatory Training

If your employer requires you to attend training, courses, or workshops related to your job, they are usually required to pay you for that time—even if the training takes place outside of your regular work hours. Unfortunately, some employers try to avoid this responsibility by asking employees to attend training off the clock or without compensation.

If you've been required to attend unpaid training, you may have the right to take legal action to recover your lost wages.

If your employer failed to pay you for attending job-related training, the team at Josephson Dunlap is here to help. With decades of experience handling wage and hour claims across the country, our attorneys know how to fight for the compensation you’re owed. We’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for workers who were denied fair pay—and we’re ready to do the same for you. Contact us today to learn how we can help with your unpaid training claim.

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When Are Employers Required to Pay for Training?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are generally required to pay employees for time spent in trainings, courses, meetings, or workshops—if the training is mandatory. In most cases, if your employer requires you to attend, you must be compensated for that time.

There are only a few exceptions when an employer may not have to pay for training. All of the following must be true:

  • The training is voluntary (not required by the employer)
  • It is not directly related to your current job
  • It takes place outside of regular working hours
  • You don't perform any work during the training

If any one of these conditions is not met, your employer may be required to pay you for that time.

How Much Should You Be Paid for Training?

While the FLSA doesn’t specify an exact rate, employers must typically pay your regular hourly rate for mandatory trainings, especially those that occur during normal work hours.

Some states go even further. For example, in California, employers may also be required to reimburse employees for related expenses, such as:

  • Training or registration fees
  • Required materials
  • Travel costs

Wage and hour laws can vary by state and even by city. If you believe you weren’t properly paid for job-related training, contact Josephson Dunlap. Our team can review your situation, explain your rights, and help you pursue the compensation you’re owed.

Contact Our Unpaid Training Attorneys Today

We are here to help you fight for your rights. At Josephson Dunlap, we believe in holding employers accountable when they seek to disadvantage workers and cheat them out of their fair wages. We are driven by this singular goal and have helped more than 100,000 clients nationwide push back against wrongful and illegal employer practices.

We offer free initial consultations and provide our legal services on a contingency fee basis. This means that you do not owe any attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Reach us online or by phone at (888) 992-2990. Your initial consultation is free, and there are no legal fees unless/until we recover compensation for you.

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What to Do If You Weren't Paid for Mandatory Training

If your employer hasn’t paid you for mandatory work-related training, you have options.

Start by addressing the issue directly with your employer. If that doesn’t resolve it, you may consider filing a wage complaint with your state’s labor agency or labor board. It’s also wise to speak with an experienced unpaid training attorney—like those at Josephson Dunlap.

Our legal team can help you:

  • Collect evidence, such as pay stubs, training schedules, and written communication
  • Build a strong legal claim designed to recover what you could be owed

Depending on the cicumstances, you may be entitled to:

  • Unpaid wages and backpay
  • Additional damages

At Josephson Dunlap, we’re committed to helping workers hold employers accountable. Contact us today to learn how we can help with your unpaid training claim.

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