Payment for Time Spent On-Call

Compared to workers in most other developed nations, US citizens work longer hours, often for less pay. Despite this, some unscrupulous employers attempt to get even more out of their employees. Many workers are not aware that there are a number of situations where employers are legally obligated to pay them, even though they may not be performing their typical job duties. For example, workers have the right to be paid for time they spend on-call.

When an employee is on-call, he or she is expected to be available at a moment's notice. This can greatly limit his or her activities, and may require remaining within a certain distance of his or her place of employment. If your job requires you to live within such restrictions while on-call, you should be paid for that time. The reasoning behind these laws is that, by keeping you on-call, your employer is limiting your control over your time away from the workplace.

Bear in mind, however, that there are some circumstances under which your employer is not required to pay you for time on-call. Your employer may not have to pay you if getting called in is rare, for example. If you have any questions about your rights an on-call worker, our Houston employment attorneys can inform you about the laws related to your job.

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If you have not been paid for time spent on-call, and being on-call has interfered with other areas of your life, you are entitled to compensation. The Houston employment lawyers of the Ross Law Group can help you ensure you are paid for time under your employer's control.

To discuss your case with a lawyer, contact the Ross Law Group today at 713-482-6910.