Grand Opening
FunHRBanker
562 Posts
We are having a re-opening "party" for our new expansion on Sunday from 4-7 PM (for employees and BOD only). Employees are "expected" and requested to be there but not required. Supervisors will be giving tours of their respective areas during that time. They believe they should be paid for the time that they are here working (aka giving tours). I am waiting to hear from management, but I am torn. I did tell them that if they were paid, they would not be allowed to have any alcoholic beverages being served. I see both sides. If they are required to be here, yes, they should be paid. If it's just a request, I think not. What say all of you?
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I think that if EEs are "requested" to be there, that sounds like a requirement, and most EEs will feel its a part of their employment to attend, and thus should be compensated. However, if EEs are "invited" to attend, you could get away with not compensating them for their time. It's all in how you present it.
I do agree that alcohol should not be served if EEs are required to attend.
Thanks!
Thanks!