A significant date in relation to enhanced 911 compliance is just a few short months away. January 6th, 2022 is significant for remote workers because of the second part of Ray Baum's Act.
Ray Baum's Act Overview
Ray Baum's Act requires that a dispatchable location must be included when an individual calls 911. A dispatchable location refers to not only the street address of the caller, but more specific information such as a room number, floor number, or any other relevant information that may help a first responder locate the caller.
The first part of Ray Baum's Act went into effect on January 6th, 2021 and includes all on-premise phones and softphones such as Cisco Jabber. The second part takes effect on January 6th, 2022 and includes all remote workers who utilize softphone systems.
Importance of Remote Workers
In the past few years, the rate of individuals working from home has drastically increased due to the pandemic. Many organizations have realized that a large on-premise workforce is no longer necessary. However, the need to be able to call 911 during working hours still exists, which is the reasoning behind the second part of Ray Baum's Act.
Get Compliant with 9Line
9Line offers native integration with Cisco phone systems and supports MRA and VPN utilization. Remote workers do not need admin assistance to provision their home addresses. Check out the compliance guide or schedule a free assessment.
