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How could an effective pushback look like?
by steilpass 11y ago
How could an effective pushback look like?
- Animats 11y agoRemoving most of the exemptions to the overtime requirement of the Fair Labor Standards Act would be a good start.[1] Bigger penalties for non-compliance, like triple damages, would help, too. [1] http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs23.pdf http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs23.pdf
- hwstar 11y agoExactly. Adopting a world wide standard based on the European Working Time Directive would be a step in the right direction. They need to negotiate things like this in trade agreements. Labor standards need to be the similar worldwide and not be a race to the bottom.
- poikniok 11y agoWhy would any country agree to this if others do not? And it is a big advantage to be able to outwork your competitors so there will always be holdouts.
- hwstar 11y agoIn the context of a trade agreement. If they don't agree to harmonized rules, then they aren't part of the trade agreement, and they pay a tariff on all exported goods to balance it out.
- asr0 11y agoUnions? Seems to be the only proven to be working solution.
- Asbostos 11y agoI wonder though if high paid professionals are actually looking for lower hours or just more pay. That is, is it the employers or the employees driving it? Perhaps some companies are willing to hire part timers but can't find suitable applicants?