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a very short OP with the phrase.........."When does it cross the line if you are an hourly employee "
You're right and I'm one of the guilty. Overlooked the qualifier but I doubt it would change my answer much. I think it's a matter of dedication to your job and that dedication doesn't revolve around whether your pay is hourly or salary. If I was hourly I would have no problem with a text or phone call that could be handled in a few minutes. If it extended to an hour then I'd expect to be paid for it, though.
It's neither a poor work ethic or bad attitude toward authority. It is often due to bad management that employees are required to be called after hours or work long hours.
LOL at all of the buzz words and cliches that exist these days to guilt people into giving up their free time to their employers. You can still be a professional "team player" without giving up your free time.
Agree, it's one thing if it is very rare that it happens.
Some on here seem to think it's the norm for this to be a regular, reoccuring issue. It's bad management and lack or organizational skills when it goes on constantly.
That would have been tough for me, because I don't carry my phone around at home. I was a receptionist for a long time, and on my days off I didn't even want to hear a damn phone ring.
Agree, it's one thing if it is very rare that it happens.
Some on here seem to think it's the norm for this to be a regular, reoccuring issue. It's bad management and lack or organizational skills when it goes on constantly.
I don't think anyone here said it was a constant thing. People just seem to think in extreme terms online.
I have a pretty high level position, but I don't have a deputy I can officially hand things off to when I'm out sick or on vacation. I'm pretty much on call 24/7. I don't have "days off" as much as I have days I'm simply not present in the office . . . but still taking calls and monitoring email. It can get a little exhausting, but if they're calling me, it's for something important. So I answer.
If you don't have an important job that others rely on what you do. But for the rest of those who don't simply come into the office, grab coffee and keep the seat warm, a business does need to continue and there are others and clients who depend on your work. That is, if your work was important to begin with, not just sitting around there taking up space.
Fair Labor Standards Act requires non-exempt employees be compensated for "all work"
Employers should carefully consider how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state laws apply.
FLSA requires employees be paid for all work “suffered or permitted,” even if the work was not specifically requested. FLSA does not include a definition of “work,” but the term generally includes all time when the employee is acting under the direction or control of the employer, or is acting primarily for the benefit of the employer. This can include time spent traveling, attending training sessions, answering emails, or just waiting for something to happen.
I'm not saying that every employee should try to stick it to their employer each time they answer the phone during time off, but if you wanted to, you could.
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Fair Labor Standards Act requires non-exempt employees be compensated for "all work"
