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Chicago Employees: Pay Us Overtime for Smart Phone Work

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A lawsuit filed in federal court in Chicago claims workers should be paid overtime when they access e–mails or answer work–related telephone calls when they're off—duty.

If the plaintiffs eventually prevail, it could mean millions of dollars in back pay.