29 CFR 785.44 Civic and charitable work.
29 CFR Part 785: Hours Worked (29 CFR Part 785)
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Time spent in work for public or charitable purposes at the employer's request, or under his direction or control, or while the employee is required to be on the premises, is working time. However, time spent voluntarily in such activities outside of the employee's normal working hours is not hours worked.
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Official text: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/part-785 · eCFR, up to date as of 2026-09-25 · Read 2026-09-29
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