Training

GoPatsNH

We have a new hire that needs to go through training. The training, however, is scheduled for the week before her "official" start date. Do we need to pay the employee for the time she spends in this training? Do you think it's better to just wait until she actually starts before having her go through training?

 

SFbay

If the training is required (and it sounds like yours is), you have to pay the employee for time spent in training.

RuthG

I would wait until she starts. Since her training will help her do her job more effectively, you have to pay her for the time. Plus, if she does any productive work during the training, that also add to the case for paying her.