Pay for certification or license
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If the job requirments state that the employee must have a certification or license within a certain specified time, must the employer pay for the classes, training etc, that the employee needs in order to obtain the certification or license, as well as the time spent when they take the test for the license or certification? These are non-exempt employees. If so, can you point me to the particular department of labor regulation?
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It is less clear to me whether the time would be compensable when the classes and exams take place outside of the employee's regular work hours. I would take a look at 29 C.F.R. sections 785.27 - 785.31 and, if that does not resolve your question, talk to your lawyer. This type of question is very fact specific and may need a more intense review than can be provided on a forum such as this.
Julie