Travel Guide for Non-Exempt Employees

Which hours are paid vs. unpaid when you travel for Baylor as a non-exempt employee?

Same Day Travel

AS A DRIVER...

Time spent driving a car for work inside OR outside the normal workday hours should be paid.

AS A PASSENGER...

Time spent riding as a passenger in a care INSIDE the normal workday hours should be paid.  Time spent riding as a passenger OUTSIDE the normal workday hours does not have to be paid, unless the passenger is actively working while riding.

Overnight Travel

Time spent traveling OUTSIDE of typical working hours as a passenger on an airplane, train, bus, or car should not be paid.

Time spent working or traveling on non-work days (Saturday & Sunday) during typical work hours (8:00am to 5:00pm) should be paid.

Additional Reminders

• Same Day Travel: Normal commute times to and/or from the office or place of work are not paid.
• Same Day Travel: Meal breaks are not paid unless the employee is actively working through the meal period.
• Overnight Travel: If work is being performed while traveling or the employee has to drive, this time should be paid.
• For additional questions regarding paid hours during non-exempt travel, please contact your Human Resources Consultant by calling 254.710.2000.