I'm scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Depending on the week schedule I am required to be On Call anywhere from 8 to 38 hours per week. I have a department issued cellular phone that I'm required to carry with me 24/7/365 and have been warned that If I am unable to be reached or miss a phone call that disciplinary action may be taken against me. If I am called out I am required to go on duty immediately and respond to the call for service. During the time I am On Call I am restricted from drinking alcohol, going out to dinner, or using that time for actual personal use because I must respond immediately.
I have discussed with my supervisor before about getting paid for this On Call time seeing that nearby departments DO pay their employees for on-call time with the same restrictions I have, but have been denied. I have also requested a written notice or memorandum from my supervisor regarding his decision for refusing to pay for on-call time and have been denied his written response.
My question is: Am I in the wrong and don't deserve to be paid to be on call? I have researched online but only find vague answers. Opinions? Thoughts? anyone??
I have discussed with my supervisor before about getting paid for this On Call time seeing that nearby departments DO pay their employees for on-call time with the same restrictions I have, but have been denied. I have also requested a written notice or memorandum from my supervisor regarding his decision for refusing to pay for on-call time and have been denied his written response.
My question is: Am I in the wrong and don't deserve to be paid to be on call? I have researched online but only find vague answers. Opinions? Thoughts? anyone??

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