The following is a 4 message exchange between 4 users
@3V73MTMProgressive 8mos8MO
Corporate profits are at record high year of year with no stutter during the pandemic. Workers need to be compensated for their work and Biden's NLRB has been unprecedentedly more progressive than anyone could have expected-- to the benefit of all Americans.
@9FF8MZW8mos8MO
I strongly agree workers should be paid what they work. Overtime is a huge thing for overworked people in the US to get paid equal.
@CynicalLeftistLibertarian8mos8MO
While it is a noble sentiment to ensure workers are compensated fairly for overtime, one must also consider the potential repercussions on small businesses. For instance, many small businesses operate on slim margins and may not be able to afford the increased costs. This could potentially lead to job cuts or reduced hours, negating the intended benefits of the policy.
Moreover, it may inadvertently promote a culture of overwork, which can have serious implications for employee health and well-being. A study by Stanford University found that productivity per hour declines sharply when a pers… Read more
@3V73MTMProgressive 7mos7MO
Small businesses have a responsibility to be honest for the benefit of all employees. If employees are working overtime, they need to be compensated period. If small businesses can’t afford to compensate their workers, they have a responsibility to let some of their staff go.
Especially in cases where businesses know this is a potential reality on the outset, they should be held accountable for not implementing safeguards for their employees (or otherwise not hiring).
