The compensation for us is a weekrate [$20/day] and a weekend rate [$30/day] $160/per week. This is simply for us to hold onto the pager/cellphone and remain in a "cohesive" state. We have a one hour response period, which allows us to get to a phone, or pay for dinner etc..If we are paged and can remedy the situation within an hour, there is no overtime charge. Anything over an hour is a double time charge to a maximum of 10 hours per day and then lieu time is taken as compensation. We have rotation between the 4 senior systems members in the group, so we are required to carry the pager for 1 week a month.
I think compensation for being on-call is fair, if you believe that work should be distinctly separate from your personal life. I have been paged during movies, plays, dinners etc..it can be inconvenient. However, with the rotation schedule i know not to plan anything on the week that I am on call. -----Original Message----- From: Josefowski, Larry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 8:39 AM To: MSWinNT Discussions Subject: RE: on call 24hrs. tech peopl Well, I ran a military network for 10 years, and being on call was part of the job, and I have sort of transferred this "logic" to the civilian world. However, I do see my co-workers point - especially if others get paid for being on call, and you don't. What I would want to know is what exactly is expected about being on call. There are many levels of what is expected, from a "best effort" to actually checking in or on systems during the on call period. Additionally, what is the work load while being on call? Finally, what restrictions are they putting on your behavior while on call? If they expect you to remain local and/or sober, I do believe that compensation should be offered. 8 hours of pay regardless of the circumstances, and extra if you get called in and spend more time, seems fair to me if there are restrictions. -----Original Message----- From: Avi Smith-Rapaport [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 8:32 AM To: MSWinNT Discussions Subject: RE: on call 24hrs. tech peopl What if it was not part of your signed contract when you came on board though? Like it was not anticipated that you might be needed outside of your work hours? Avi -----Original Message----- From: Josefowski, Larry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 8:30 AM To: MSWinNT Discussions Subject: RE: on call 24hrs. tech peopl We have had this discussion at work, and currently get NO extra pay for being on call. I personally feel it is part of the job, but am in the distinct minority. Others are calling for on call pay; another division gets 6 hours of pay the week they are on call. -----Original Message----- From: Avi Smith-Rapaport [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 8:24 AM To: MSWinNT Discussions Subject: on call 24hrs. tech peopl Just had a question for you guys out there, consultants and/or full timers on how much it is worth to be on call. How much do you guys charge for carrying around a cell phone out of work and/or a beeper or something like that? Thanks, Avi ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
