See "Burger King Grants Raise to Pickers," NYT, 5/24/08, at C3
-relents after battle with Florida tomato industry over substandard ages, will pay extra penny per pound to workers
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Congress Considering Family Friendly Workplace Act to Allow Comp Time in Lieu of Overtime Wages
-Family-Friendly Workplace Act introduced in the House on May 14, 2008 by four Republican senator-s
-would require parties to enter into a written agreement which makes it clear that the worker is knowingly and voluntarily electing to take paid time off in lieu of overtime pay. Comp time would be limited to 160 hours or 4 weeks per year.
-would require parties to enter into a written agreement which makes it clear that the worker is knowingly and voluntarily electing to take paid time off in lieu of overtime pay. Comp time would be limited to 160 hours or 4 weeks per year.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Private Security Guards Rally with Local 32BJ for Living Wages
See "Insecurity risk in wage fight," NYDN, 5/8/08, at 35
-11.50/hr, 12 hr days common, without benefits
-11.50/hr, 12 hr days common, without benefits
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