On-Call Hours
/ˈɒn.kɔːl ˈaʊərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Periods during which an employee is required to be available to work if called upon, though not actively working throughout.
Employees must remain reachable during on-call hours to respond promptly to any work demands.
Forms
- on-call hours
- on-call hour
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Commentary
On-call hours entail availability without guaranteed active work; clear delineation in contracts helps avoid disputes regarding compensability.
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