@...@My boss asked me to be on call for a whole week, ©but I only received three calls for work lasting a total of two hours for the entire duration// Instead of paying me for the entire period, however, I only received time off for the stretch I spent on the phone// I*m afraid to complain, because I think the company will fire me what can I do?
@...@Wage and hour laws are complex and vary by state, ©so even well~intentioned companies can run afoul of them// Generally speaking, the law states that an employee who is required to remain on call on the employer*s premises or so close that he cannot use the time effectively for his own purposes must be paid for the entire time// But if a worker who is on call is able to use his or her time freely, and is not performing a specific assigned task, that employee is **waiting to be engaged** and is not compensated for that period only the duration spent working// As for payment, compensatory time rather than wages is generally not allowed// If you*re afraid to raise it with your boss for fear of retribution, call the Department of Labor//