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Jason Patlis posted 02-13-2026 08:39 AM
Hi - I am curious how different institutions handle staff pay for evening events hosted in your institutions.  A few specific questions:
  1. Do you pay hourly staff (operations, maintenance, guest services, educators or program staff) a special rate for working evening events? 
  2. If so, is it a certain percentage above regular hourly rate or a fixed rate?  
  3. If there is a gap in time between regular working hours and the event, do you cover that time at all or include meals?  
  4. How do you handle salaried staff who work late for an event? 
Thanks so much! 
Jason Patlis
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk