Darrell KSR
05-14-2013, 03:30 AM
Why doesn't this get widespread support?
GOP pushes paid time off in lieu of overtime
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57584035/gop-pushes-paid-time-off-in-lieu-of-overtime/
I get that the kneejerk reaction is, "it's a way to cheat the working man/woman." Or, "even if we make it the employee's choice, it's really the employer's choice because they'll be forced into it."
(Note--I haven't read the bill, but relying upon a comment. But here's what it provides.)
First, the employee has to agree to the comp time. Second, each hour of overtime is 1.5 hours of comp time. Third, if that comp time isn't, can't be used - the employer has to pay it out to the employee. Fourth, the employee can withdraw the agreement at anytime and request all that comp time collected be paid instead, i.e. overtime pay. Fifth, the employer can't coerce the employee to do anything (it's a misdemeanor, so they would be fined at a minimum) Sixth, even if the employee is fired, it still has to be paid out.
No-brainer for non-partisan, widespread support, right?
Really, how is this objectionable? Man, I wish I worked for someone where I could take advantage of something like this. It would be great.
GOP pushes paid time off in lieu of overtime
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57584035/gop-pushes-paid-time-off-in-lieu-of-overtime/
I get that the kneejerk reaction is, "it's a way to cheat the working man/woman." Or, "even if we make it the employee's choice, it's really the employer's choice because they'll be forced into it."
(Note--I haven't read the bill, but relying upon a comment. But here's what it provides.)
First, the employee has to agree to the comp time. Second, each hour of overtime is 1.5 hours of comp time. Third, if that comp time isn't, can't be used - the employer has to pay it out to the employee. Fourth, the employee can withdraw the agreement at anytime and request all that comp time collected be paid instead, i.e. overtime pay. Fifth, the employer can't coerce the employee to do anything (it's a misdemeanor, so they would be fined at a minimum) Sixth, even if the employee is fired, it still has to be paid out.
No-brainer for non-partisan, widespread support, right?
Really, how is this objectionable? Man, I wish I worked for someone where I could take advantage of something like this. It would be great.