QUESTION
Does my employer have to pay me for being "on-call" ?
Asked on Dec 11th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - North Carolina
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I am a paramedic , my employer is getting ready to place EMS crews on call for the 24 hrs. prior to our scheduled shift , is this legal ? if so ,are we to be compensated ?
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Yes it is legal. Whether you should be paid or not depends on several different factors. You should set up a consultation with an experienced attorney if you would want to know for sure.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2013 at 3:15 PM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.