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New technology is causing new disputes among employers and employees over what is considered payable work.
Blackberries and smart phones are designed to keep us in touch, but when an employee has to use these devices during off hours to keep up with work, should employers have to pay for that time?
"Even if the employer did not require it, if they're simply aware that the employee is engaged in work on their behalf, they have to pay for it," said the President of the Employers Council, Monica Whalen.
She says the line has become blurred between work and private time with all these devices. This topic even caused problems at ABC News, where, for a short time, blackberries were taken away from writers to prevent overtime.
Some unions have expressed concern employees are being asked to keep up with work 24/7 but not being paid for their extra efforts.
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