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Updates Regarding Compensable Pre-Hire and Onboarding Activities
March 13, 2026
Question: I am planning to hire a new employee soon. I have a few pre-employment activities planned for this new hire. Should I pay this person for these types of activities? Answer: It depends. Some activities must be paid as hours worked while others fall into the general unpaid onboarding duties. Generally, activities related to assessing the…
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