Legal Question in Employment Law in Indiana

Unpaid standby

Can my employer require me to carry a pager without pay? I may have to carry one without any pay, and must respond within 2 hours. I think this violates my rights, I can't travel, have a beer or do anything which may cause me not to be able to report to work without any compensation. Thank you for your help.


Asked on 3/25/06, 5:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: Unpaid standby

Yes. You can always quit if you don't like it. If you refuse to wear a pager, you can be fired for insubordination.

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Answered on 3/27/06, 10:38 pm


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