Workplace BlackBerry Use May Spur Lawsuits

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.'"

Blackberries establish your dominance!

[Anonymous Coward]

It clearly separates you from the sheeple and establish your dominance over the herd. It establishes that you're a go-getter, instead of one of those hippies with an iphone.

And everyone knows, blackberries make assholes more versatile [theonion.com].

Re:no way

[Joebert]

I agree with the me time, but

If they fire me I will tell the boss, "I was looking for a job when I found this one".

That's kinda like telling someone you know Martial Arts after they've just broken your nose.

Re:Turned it down

[corbettw]

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?

I agree!

[filesiteguy]

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...

Are you out of your mind??

[Anonymous Coward]

Dude you can't say that around here! People will think you're talking about software and therefore EEEEEEEVIIIIILLLLL! :(

Who needs a Blackberry...

[arthurpaliden]

If it is really important thay will send the police.

Re:Turned it down

[momerath2003]

So, does that make him a twit?