forced to carry pager when off duty with no compensation

i work as a line leader for first energy we are required to carry pager and respond 100% of time or will be disciplined we get no compensation to carry pager can they do this?

1 answer  |  asked Feb 26, 2013 08:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

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Bruce Meizlish
If you are not compensated when you respond to a page then you may have a claim for payment connected to that work. However, being required to carry a pager will probably not trigger a wage claim.

posted by Bruce Meizlish  |  Feb 26, 2013 10:03 AM [EST]

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