When California Employers Must Pay for Worker Time Waiting for the Call A California worker recently asked us through the blog site whether his employer should pay for his “stand-by” or “on-call” time. He wrote, in part: “On some days, we are expected to be on-call for certain shifts … The sign posted at the store informs […]
Some Workers Must be Paid for Waiting Patience is a virtue, but it may also be a business cost. Depending on the circumstances, a company may be required to pay an hourly employee waiting for the call to come to work. California and federal law recognize the various distinct situations: – On-Premises Standby: An employee […]