Unpaid On-Call Obligations

[AnneC]

I have worked for the same agency for 11.5 yrs and 9 of the past years I have been required to take part in the on-call
rotation which is on a 7 day basis, (meaning we take 1 week on the rotation). Presently there are 6 of us but in yrs. past has been as few as 3. I am an non-contracted employee and am feeling that not being compensated for this is wrong. I am aware there is an exempt status in the state of Az. but I have had great difficulty in getting them clearly defined. Any direction or advise would be appreciated.

 

[Attorney_Replogle]

AnneC, to my understanding exempt means that the employer does not have to compensate you for that time you are on call. However, I can be wrong, and especially about Arizona's laws since I do not practice law there. The easiest way to find the answer to your question would be to ask an employment law attorney near you. You can find one at attorneypages.com.

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Mark B. Replogle