You might hate to admit it, but it's true: mobile devices
are the adult version of a toddler's teddy bear. They give us
comfort and a sense of belonging. We carry them everywhere and
traveling without them makes us feel like a piece of ourselves is
missing. Whether checking email, texting, or mindless scrolling
through social media applications, most adults are quite dependent
on mobile devices.
But what happens when your mobile device habits bleed into work?
Off-the-clock smartphone work has caused quite the conundrum for
employers when it leads to wage and hour claims. More and more,
answering a quick email, text, or phone call outside of the
workplace has blurred the lines of what is and what is not
considered compensable "hours worked." Many employers
have chosen to turn a blind eye to the thorny issue of work
performed on mobile devices outside of employees' regularly
scheduled shifts, hoping not to create a problem where one
(seemingly) does not currently
