Conceptually, I think that's one of the primary reasons for a salaried, full-time, permanent employee (in "knowledge"-type roles.) Of course there is still hav

Conceptually, I think that's one of the primary reasons for a salaried, full-time, permanent employee (in "knowledge"-type roles.) Of course there is still have hourly pay based work but, in principle, those would be for specific tasks or specialties not routinely needed. Yes, I realize these are idealized, but the occurrence of misuse doesn't negate the point. That said, idealizing may be an unfortunately common affliction I suffer from...