How do I Obtain a Business Cell Phone For Free?

1. Show your private cell phone bills to your employer. If you are frequently using your personal phone for business use, you need to show your bills to your employer. Your employer may not realize how frequently you use your personal phone for business purposes.
2. Ask your employer to get a business cell phone based on the cell phone bills. According to MCL 408.484 law, an employer cannot request that workers use their private cell phone for business purposes.
3. Suggest a cell phone allowance, if your employer is concerned about the budget of the cell phone. You can even suggest that a contract is made between you and your employer that outlines the conditions and usage of the business cell phone.
4. Ask the employer to purchase the cell phone for you, so it becomes a business expense rather than a personal expense. Since you are getting a business cell phone for free, you should not make requirements as to model type or brand.
5. Be flexible if your employer asks to see any phone calls or bills. If your employer finds that the bills are higher or the allowance is spent quicker than expected, he or she may want to check the bills to ensure the contract is being upheld and followed.