Is it law in Pennsylvania to get paid 2hrs if you arrive at work and are sent home?

Every place I have ever worked it was part of their policy no matter what kind of work i did. Is it a law that if yo go into work and are sent home instead of being called b4 your shift that you are entitled to 2 hours pay? If so, where can i find documentation of this? My sister is getting screwed over at work.

Nope there is no law, it's just company policy where you worked. I never got paid for getting sent home, although we had too many people at work and sent home by choice. They don't owe you anything though.

No.

This is called "Reporting Time Pay", and is required by law only in CA, MA, and NJ.

Richard

It often depends WHY there were sent home. If it is circumstance beyond the employer's control (like rain for outside workers), then no, they don't have to pay.

Check your state labor department employment standards, it's usually listed online.

I live in PA.

There is no such law.

Although it is part of my husband's UNION contract.

THIS IS WHY YOU NEED A UNION.

There is no such law. Many employers do it as a matter of policy to make being available more attractive and to keep employees. They are not required to do so. Employers that have unskilled employees who can be replaced any time by anyone, have less incentive to offer anything to make the job attractive.

At my job (I'm in Michigan) our rule is 3 hours. Not sure if it is a law, or just company policy.

Actually, I believe it's 3 or 4 hours pay.

And, it's for things like you are scheduled for work, show up, and are told to leave because there is no work available.

You can call the state labor department and speak with someone there. they will be able to tell you if the employer is in violation.