There is a phrase in economics popularized by Milton Friedman that there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch. The logic behind the principle is fairly simple – it is impossible to get something for nothing. Perhaps that is the case, but there are times when you have to be paid for not working. So maybe there is, in fact, such a thing as a free breakfast or dinner.

To begin, an employer is required to compensate an employee for their work. Although the nature of the payment arrangement varies with the individual and the job field, there are laws that regulate paychecks. This post is not about overtime, benefits, or salary issues. It is about something much better, the five times you have to be paid for NOT working:

And there you have it – 5 times when you have to be paid for not working. You’re welcome.

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