So You Think You Know The Law – On Call Workers

April 2015

1. Employees are not considered under the control of their employers unless they are actively engaged in a task for the employer’s benefit. False. If the employee is significantly restricted in their activities and/or are required to remain in a certain geographic location and report in a short period of time, they are considered under the employer’s control even if they are away from the premises and on call. Return to newsletter.

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