Can my boss require me to answer my personal phone?
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Can my boss require me to answer my personal phone?
He calls like 50 times a day.
Asked on November 30, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, your employer can require you to answer your personal phone, and can also require you to work, including at home, after your regular hours, on weekends, etc. Note that if you are an hourly (not salaried) employee, your time spent talking to your boss about work is compensable work time--you should be paid for your time spent on the phone.
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