California  |  Telecomm Law

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9/28/09, 3:57 pm

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Can my employer "block" outside dialing from the workplace to emergency services?


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10/06/09, 12:13 am

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Yes. The employer pays the phone bill, and has the right to control which numbers may be called from the company phone lines.

If there's an injury, and emergency services couldn't be reached due to employer neglect, there may be other bases for liability. Consult a lawyer.

Gordon Firemark

Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark 10940 Wilshire Blvd., 16th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90024

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