These laws include protections and regulations for compensation when nonexempt employees are "on call" or on "standby" for their work. Call us toll free at (800) 215-1190 or fill out our online form for your Employment Law lawyer referral.An oncall employee is legally entitled to pay if they are engaged to work and their time is subject to their employer's control. If you have questions about labor law, just pick up the phone and call1-888-599-7645. The hotline is staffed Monday-Friday from am to 5 pm. For non-urgent matters, call us at 925-688-8000 during regular business hours or fill out the form below. We will respond to emails within two business days. A legal question exists when workers agree to a plank that reduces the rights that otherwise might be available to them under California common law.