Rights in Unpaid Meeting: What to Do?

Questioner

My daughter works at a supermarket on Saturdays. Now they want her to come to a meeting on a Thursday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM without pay. They are putting a lot of pressure on her to come. I think they should pay her for those hours. Can the employer force her to come without pay?

Lawyer

Your daughter, as an employee, does not have to comply with the employer's pressure for unpaid meeting. She can, as an employee, request a time-for-time arrangement. The supermarket then pays a wage in time. If you wish, you can contact us without any obligation.