On-Call Duty
/ˈɒn kɔːl ˈdjuːti/
Definitions
- (n.) A designated period during which an employee is available to be called to work if needed outside regular working hours, often stipulated by contract or law.
The nurse was required to fulfill on-call duty every third weekend.
Forms
- on-call duty
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Commentary
On-call duty arrangements should be clearly defined in contracts to specify availability expectations, compensation, and response times.
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