Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania

forced to be on call 24/7
Can my employer force me to be on call after my normal working hours of 7 AM to 3 PM mon to fri?
I work for a municipality public works dept. I am certified by the state D.E.P as a sewer system operator. I currently recieve a salary of $100.00 per week on top of my hourly salary to act as the system operator.
Thay are hiring a 2nd person to assist me pay him a hourly salary plus divide the $100.00 salary between the 2 of us.
The person they have hired has no experience or licenses to do the job.
Can i refuse the extra job of sewer system operator without any rataliation twards my regular hourly work?

Asked on 5/04/05, 4:34 pm

Terrence Valko ERISA Disability Lawyer

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Re: forced to be on call 24/7

you are powerless without a contract. if you need representation, give me a call.

good luck

Answered on 5/05/05, 10:01 pm

Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

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Re: forced to be on call 24/7

In most situations, there has to be compensation for being required to be on call.

Answered on 5/07/05, 7:49 am

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