On call doesn't mean you're working. It means you might get a call. The people I know whom were on call weren't paid at 100% but more in the 10-30% range (on t

On call doesn't mean you're working. It means you might get a call. The people I know whom were on call weren't paid at 100% but more in the 10-30% range (on top of their normal salary). They might get a call and were paid accordingly. If they'd get too many calls that had an obvious effect on their performance. I completely disagree with your statement that being "on call" means that it is their job to "always being woken up by alerts". If you get so many alerts the company should have someone _working_ (roster, etc), not have people on call!