My friend's boss demanded that she give her cell phone number, and said that was in case when she was not at work (off the clock) and they want to call to tell her to do something when she gets into the office, so she can. Also she wants her to give it out to company clients for the same reason. So far she has said "no", and her boss told her this could lead to dismissal. And no, the company will not be paying any part of her cell phone bill, since it is her personal phone. (State of NJ, by the way, if that makes any difference.)
2007-07-14 15:25:57 · 11 answers · asked by Catnip 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
hmmmm
well she has a right to keep her cell phone number to herself.
If this is a regular office job, then they should not ask for her cell phone # to call her off hours. I mean, after quittin time, they should not bother her at all.
That's my belief
2007-07-14 16:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to give your personal cell phone number to your boss. However, you need to give them your home phone number in case of an emergency. If her jobs requires her to be on duty, than the Company should provide a Company cell phone for her.
2007-07-15 17:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't give him a cell phone number. It's for her personal use. It has become customary for job apps to ask for cell phone #'s as well as home phone #'s . I always say I don't have one.
She should consult an attorney in this matter. I don't know of any employment laws anywhere that say that you have to give up a cell number.
2007-07-15 03:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think that if the company is asking for her your be available 24/7, then they should supply the cell phone. No I wouldn't give them my cell phone number to use for business.
2007-07-15 01:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's legal, but as long as the boss has phone number to contact her at (IE: home) he wouldn't need a cell phone. Have her check with her HR department
2007-07-14 15:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know if they can demand her cell phone number, but they can not require her to allow it to be given out to clients.
2007-07-14 15:34:22 · answer #6 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now, how does her employer know she has a cell phone??????
2007-07-14 17:50:56 · answer #7 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, but depending on your job. if u just have a regular job working at a restaurant, then no, u shouldn't need to give it, but if u work someplace like as a cop or firefighter, then yes u might be required.
2007-07-14 15:34:54 · answer #8 · answered by steelhitman12456 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
repeat after me - what cell phone
2007-07-17 16:41:52 · answer #9 · answered by butch 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure, they can ask all they want. i believe the broken law part comes if they fail to get a good enough excuse when they fire her.
2007-07-14 15:34:43 · answer #10 · answered by emkay4597 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋