Employee Cell Phone Policy

The Cell Phone Policy provides guidelines for employees using cell phones during work hours. Recognizing the integral role of phones, the policy addresses both benefits and potential distractions. It emphasizes prudent use, prohibits certain activities, and outlines consequences for misuse.

This Employee Cell Phone Policy is ready to be tailored to your company’s needs and should be considered a starting point for setting up your employment policies. The cell phone company policy may also be referred to as a no mobile phones at work policy or a bring your own device (BYOD) policy.

The cell phone policy should include:

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  1. Clear definitions of acceptable and unacceptable cell phone use during work hours.
  2. Guidelines for using company-issued phones and preserving their condition.
  3. Consequences for excessive or inappropriate cell phone use, including potential disciplinary actions.

Employee cell phone policy template

Policy brief & purpose

Our employee cell phone policy outlines our guidelines for using cell phones at work.

We recognize that cell phones (and smartphones especially) have become an integral part of everyday life. They may be a great asset if used correctly (for productivity apps, calendars, business calls etc.)

But, cell phones may also cause problems when used imprudently or excessively.

Scope

This policy applies to all our employees.

Policy elements

Despite their benefits, personal cell phones may cause problems in the workplace. Employees who use their cell phones excessively may:

Our company expects employees to use their cellphones prudently during working hours.

We advise our employees to:

We won’t allow employees to:

How to properly use cell phones in the workplace

Employees can benefit from using cell phones. They’re allowed to use their phones:

Employees can use their phones during breaks or at lunch hour and while on a stationary vehicle.

Disciplinary Consequences

Our company retains the right to monitor employees for excessive or inappropriate use of their cell phones. If an employee’s phone usage causes a decline in productivity or interferes with our operations, we’ll ban that employee from using their cell phones.

Employees may face severe disciplinary action up to and including termination, in cases when they:

Disclaimer: This policy template is meant to provide general guidelines and should be used as a reference. It may not take into account all relevant local, state or federal laws and is not a legal document. Neither the author nor Workable will assume any legal liability that may arise from the use of this policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is an example of a cell phone policy? The policy offers guidelines on appropriate cell phone use during work, detailing both benefits and potential distractions, with consequences for misuse. Why is a cell phone policy important? It ensures productivity, minimizes distractions, and sets clear expectations for appropriate cell phone use in the workplace. What should a cell phone policy include? It should outline acceptable use, provide guidelines for company-issued phones, and detail consequences for misuse. Can employees use cell phones for personal calls? Brief personal calls are allowed away from colleagues' working spaces, preferably during breaks or lunch hours. What happens if an employee misuses their cell phone? Excessive or inappropriate use can lead to disciplinary actions, including potential termination in severe cases.