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We're required to use a MFA app, but it has minimal access to the system. It literally just prompts for an "Is this you?" with a fallback to codes if the network connection goes down.
I also have Teams and Slack installed for team communication, but that's optional and also has minimal access. Teams has an login helper thing installed as well, and I'm not really sure what it does, but it didn't require any special permissions.
I suppose I could refuse, but that would just be a pain for everyone since I'd either need to use someone else's device or they'd need to get one just for me. Seems kinda silly imo.
My last company wanted my phone to be connected to the Google Apps thing, but it allowed my boss to remote wipe, so I refused. It wasn't required, and most people said no, but it was a thing they recommended fairly strongly.
So curious, did your job listing mention you needed to own a smartphone as a requirement? Feels like they are probably riding a line where this is made to "feel" required, but legally they are careful of their wording or they may have some issues with your local labor board.
No, but I'm in a technical role where pretty much everyone has one anyway. Our company culture is such that they'd find a workaround (e.g. provide a phone if needed).
My last role required a smartphone, and we got ~$50/month on our paycheck to pay for it. My current job doesn't "require" anything, it's just strongly recommended.
I think in that scenario,, you could separately open an account with a cheap provider that includes a free, cheap phone and dedicate its use to only work. So yes, pain in the ass worth extra steps, but not a requirement to use your own phone.
I think it's garage regardless, if they need you to have a phone, they should fully provide, but just pointing out that it's legal fuckery on their part as it's meant to confuse/scare people into thinking they don't have a choice.