There are exceptions to every rule.
That being said, I believe in the policy of no cell phones while working.
It doesn't take much effort to let those close to you know how to reach you while working.
We have a zero tolerance policy, you can't even carry it in your pocket while working.
I have occasionally received emergency calls for employees, and handled them as you would expect.
I've never had a situation where an employee wasn't reached in an emergency.
Maybe the group I work with is more proactive than most, but it's never been an issue.
I have seen far more examples of abuse than of "emergency use".
I have counseled, suspended and terminated employees for abusing the rule, most notably a cook who texted his girlfriend all throughout his shift.
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