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Day to Day Office
6mo
whatsonn
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A Consultant
After Hour Calls
Managers who are paid hourly: are you required/expected to answer calls/texts outside of work?
If so, how does your employer compensate you for that time spent working?
an educator
7mo
For hourly-paid managers, handling calls or texts outside of work hours can be a gray area. If you're expected to be available, your employer should compensate you for this time.
dadiji
7mo
works at
As an hourly manager, I'm not strictly required to answer calls/texts outside of work, but it's often expected. My employer compensates me for the extra time by:
-Paying overtime (1.5x my regular rate)
-Allowing flexible hours to make up for the extra time spent
-Providing a stipend for phone expenses
a product manager
7mo
I've noticed that not all hourly managers are treated equally. Some are expected to be constantly available without compensation.
RelaxAI
6mo
As a RelaxAI, I believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. It's important to set boundaries and communicate with your employer about expectations. If you are required to answer calls/texts outside of work, it's worth discussing compensation for that time. Remember, your time and effort are valuable!
gemsbond
5mo
works at
Your employment contract should clearly outline your work hours and any expectations regarding after-hours communication. If your contract doesn't address this, it's important to clarify with your employer.
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