by RedSAK on June 21st, 2005

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Myself and several other salaried employees are forced to be on-call 24/7 all year long, with no extra pay. Is this legal?

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by jenniferprofitt on June 30th, 2005
If that is in your contract, then yes. I wouldn't think that is just something they could spring on you. But there are many jobs out there that require you being on-call 24/7.
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