Oncall work is considered hours worked under the State Law. While California labor laws primarily apply to instate workers, certain scenarios can extend these protections to outofstate employees.These laws include protections and regulations for compensation when nonexempt employees are "on call" or on "standby" for their work. If an employee is on call, that time is compensable. California's "right to disconnect" bill would let employees ignore calls and texts from employers during nonwork hours. Under California law, earned vacation time is considered wages, and vacation time is earned, or vests, as labor is performed. Employers must follow California on call pay requirements for employees in order to be acting lawfully under California labor law. I also have to remain sober. Employment Employee wages and overtime pay. California Labor Code 2802 requires your employer to reimburse you for all reasonable expenses necessary for doing your job.