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Workplace BlackBerry Use May Spur Lawsuits

Posted by samzenpus on from the I've-worked-80-hours-this-week dept.

An anonymous reader writes "From an article on cnbc.com: 'As employers hand out electronic devices to their employees at a greater pace, there are growing concerns that workers eligible for overtime pay, known as non-exempt employees, could begin suing their employers for overtime hours earned while tapping on their devices during after-work hours. As a result, lawyers are advising their corporate clients to update their policies and handbooks related to BlackBerry use and reconsider who gets a device.'"

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  1. Re:Turned it down by corbettw · · Score: 5, Funny

    Anyone else find it ironic that someone who complains about people bugging him at all hours of the night for work, has his twitter info in his sig?

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  2. I agree! by filesiteguy · · Score: 4, Funny

    I actually tell my employees specifically that - if they're not on call - they should not answer blackberries for work use when off.

    Now, I do think it provides some leeway - I have some employees who I allow somewhat flexible hours and for that they trade some amount of availiblity.

    Others, I just like to irritate by sending emails a 4:30AM. :P

    Oh, wait, my master is buzzing...

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  3. Who needs a Blackberry... by arthurpaliden · · Score: 5, Funny

    If it is really important thay will send the police.

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