Clock Out, Don't Leave

[msmedic]

What is the name of your state? Mississippi

I have a similar situation as one of the previous posters.

During the summer, I work for a waterpark as a lifeguard, and also provide staffing for the First Aid booth on the property.

When the park closes, the supervisors (who are from 17-20 years old) sometimes tell everyone to clock out, but don't leave.

If this is for a continuing education session that relates to lifeguarding or first aid, then I can understand, but what if It's to discuss operations in the park.

Last year I told them that I was not clocking out if I couldn't go home and they got an attitude.

Any ideas?What is the name of your state?

 

[pattytx]

Again, if you're "waiting to be engaged" the time is compensatory. However, I'm not surprised they "got an attitude". You have one as well. You are perfectly within your rights to refuse. And they would be perfectly within their rights to fire you for refusing. Your recourse is to stay per the instructions, keep your own time records, then file a claim with the state Dept. of Labor for unpaid wages.

"If you don't do XX, I'm gonna quit" is a good way to get, um, "fired". Nobody likes to be given ultimatums.