This policy defines eligibility for on call pay in alignment to federal regulations.
Employees will be paid for "on call" time consistent with applicable state and federal law. Employees are compensated for being "on call" only if they cannot use the time effectively for their own purposes. Such employees are expected to be able to report to work in a reasonable amount of time and be fit for duty. The possibility that employees might receive a call after normal working hours does not mean they are entitled to additional compensation if they are not called. For example, if employees only must leave word about where they can be reached, they generally are not considered to be working since they can use the time as they wish.
Employees who respond to a call outside of scheduled hours will be paid for all hours worked.
Definitions or Regulations:
Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Subtitle B, Chapter V, Subchapter B, Part 785.17 On-call time. (29 CFR 785.17)