How does an employer deal with personal cell phones in the workplace?

With the increase in wireless technology and the growing dependency on cell phones, an employer needs to be proactive in establishing guidelines for regulating cell phone usage at work. Without a clear cut policy setting forth guidelines for use and the consequences for violation, an employee may be making personal calls unknown to the employer during working hours and/or disturbing other employees or customers by receiving or making personal calls at work.

To avoid situations that are disruptive to customers or employees by the ringing of a cell phone, by overhearing a personal call, or by employees playing games on their phones, an