I signed in to confirm my attendance for two holiday events and staff meeting last month. I was not paid for them. I was told I would be. I’ve learned my lesson. Any future, “It’s paid” I will have in writing.
My job has more events coming, and more meetings. I have no idea how long these unpaid meetings have been going on. I found out the meetings are mandatory. It is outrageous that they expect the employees to come for them unpaid. The events are to help drum up bodies maybe and the job agenda. I am afraid of retaliation. Is nobody making a fuss? This job seems to give off the we are a family vibe, and the cause they are for. A lot of people know each other. I got this job from networking. I can’t wait when paid staff meetings are 100% a thing.