Telephone Standby Time Clause Samples
The Telephone Standby Time clause defines the required period during which a party must remain available by telephone for communication or support. Typically, this clause specifies the hours or conditions under which the party must be reachable, such as during business hours or in response to urgent issues. Its core function is to ensure timely communication and responsiveness, thereby minimizing delays and facilitating efficient coordination between parties.
Telephone Standby Time. (1) When an employee is placed on telephone standby by the District Attorney, or the judge of the court, the employee is required, at no cost to the City, to notify the Court Liaison Office, and the employee's immediate supervisor, of the court order. If the standby requirement has been confirmed by the Department, the employee will be compensated at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times their regular rate of pay for only those hours that the court is actually in session.
(2) There shall be no telephone overtime for an employee merely answering their personal telephone.
(3) This Section does not preclude the employee from contacting ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, their office, or the Court Liaison Office at their own discretion. However, these calls will not be compensated.