Dallas Lawsuits Question Labor Demands of Email and Cellphones

Nola Hitchcock-Cross, a partner at Milwaukee's Cross Law Firm, which is representing Mr. Rulli, said technological advancements have created a class of workers that is perpetually on call, said Weinberg Law Firm, Labor Lawyer Dallas.

Mr. McCoy said employers should adopt policies to regulate smart phone use outside the office. Managers should contact employees sparingly, and make sure they are paid for responding, he said. "There is a practical approach to this," he said.