If an employee is called in, the minimum paid hours are how many?

• A. 2 hours
• B. 1 hour
• C. 3 hours
• D. 4 hours

Answer: (A)

Two hours. When an employee is called in, there is a guaranteed minimum pay to cover the time spent responding and being ready to work, even if the actual time worked ends up being shorter or they’re released early. This two-hour minimum ensures employees aren’t underpaid for the disruption and preparation involved in coming in on short notice. A shorter minimum would undercompensate that time, while a longer one would only apply if the policy or actual hours worked justify it.