If training is voluntary and outside of regular work hours but directly related to an employee's job, the employee would need to be paid for attending training.

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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), if the training is directly related to an employee's job, it is considered working time and the employee must be compensated, even if the training occurs outside of regular working hours.

If Training Is Voluntary and Outside of Regular Work Hours