Overview

• Voluntary company events scheduled outside regular working hours generally do not count as paid work.
• Any event held during core working hours must be compensated regardless of whether attendance is voluntary or mandatory.
• Employees who skip a voluntary event during working hours must still work their scheduled shifts.
• Employers are required to ensure all staff have equal opportunity to participate in company gatherings.
• Businesses with continuous operations, such as emergency rooms, may be exempt from these compensation requirements.