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Florida Democrat introduces Paid Vacation Act
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| thedoggyworld |
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Rep. Alan Grayson was standing in the middle of Disney World when it hit him: What Americans really need is a week of paid vacation.
So on Thursday, the Florida Democrat will introduce the Paid Vacation Act — legislation that would be the first to make paid vacation time a requirement under federal law.
The bill would require companies with more than 100 employees to offer a week of paid vacation for both full-time and part-time employees after they’ve put in a year on the job. Three years after the effective date of the law, those same companies would be required to provide two weeks of paid vacation, and companies with 50 or more employees would have to provide one week.
The idea: More vacation will stimulate the economy through fewer sick days, better productivity and happier employees.
“There’s a reason why Disney World is the happiest place on Earth: The people who go there are on vacation,” said Grayson, a freshman who counts Orlando as part of his home district. “Honestly, as much as I appreciate this job and as much as I enjoy it, the best days of my life are and always have been the days I’m on vacation.”
According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research, 28 million Americans — or about a quarter of the work force — don’t get any paid vacation. The center says that a lack of vacation causes stress and workplace burnout and that those evil twins cost the economy more than $300 billion each year.
One more if-you’re-reading-this-then-you’re-probably-not-on-vacation fact: The United States is dead last among 21 industrial countries when it comes to mandatory R&R.
France currently requires employers to provide 30 days of paid leave.
Not surprisingly, some in the travel industry are salivating over Grayson’s bill; Grayson spokesman Todd Jurkowski said the U.S. Tour Operators Association and the Adventure Travel Trade Association are both on board. Other tourism and labor groups are expected to sign on in the coming days.
The U.S. Travel Association has not yet endorsed the measure, but Senior Vice President Geoff Freeman says Congress does need to consider new ways to stimulate the vacation industry and travel economy.
So far, no group has come out in opposition of the bill. Nor has anyone announced opposition to roller coaster rides, cookouts on the beach or salt-water taffy on the boardwalk.
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http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0509/22794.html |
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| Shakka |
| I for one would like to see less government meddling in private business affairs. Next thing you know we'll be Europeans. |
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| thedoggyworld |
| quote: | Originally posted by Shakka
Next thing you know we'll be Europeans. |
such a bad thing??
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| Shakka |
| quote: | Originally posted by thedoggyworld
such a bad thing??
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In some ways yes, but I'll take the topless beaches. Those chicks are dogs though. |
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| thedoggyworld |
| Oh yes, mmm hmm. I guess the internet web crowd does go for the 105 lb supermodels usually, but whatever! |
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| Krypton |
| Stupid law. Hope it gets voted down. |
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| jerZ07002 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Shakka
In some ways yes, but I'll take the topless beaches. Those chicks are dogs though. |
I agree - stupid law! If people want paid vacations acquire a skill to get a job with better benefits.
As for girls, it's so stupid to compare european girls to american girls because the majority of american girls are of european descent, and then we have a mixture of ridiculously hot latin girls, which europe lacks. Comparing girls from different continents is absolutely stupid. In any event, the girls from the "girls gone wild" infomercials take s that look better than those girls in the above post. |
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| Groundhog Boy |
| quote: | Originally posted by jerZ07002
I agree - stupid law! If people want paid vacations acquire a skill to get a job with better benefits. |
But why do that when you can bitch to the government about why your job that can be replaced by a trained monkey is entitled to the same perks as people who spent 4-10 additional years getting an education or professional training? |
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| jerZ07002 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Groundhog Boy
But why do that when you can bitch to the government about why your job that can be replaced by a trained monkey is entitled to the same perks as people who spent 4-10 additional years getting an education or professional training? |
word. The economic incentives being laid out by democrats are going to destroy the american way. I'm not saying a week of required vacation will destroy anything, but the cumulative effect of all these small policies will result in a sea-of-change.
i wish mike bloomberg would run for president. i'm tired of the entitlement policies of some democrats, but i can't stand the social views of republicans. we need a real libertarian party! |
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| Magnetonium |
The law sounds like fun and easy, but I still dont think its a good idea. Dumb idea, actually. Let the companies decide for themselves - and some already give paid vacation to their employees anyway.
The new era of the big government is at hand in USA ... |
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| thedoggyworld |
| I don't agree with that. It is an easy law and I don't see why a company would have a problem complying other than them being greedy. |
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| Sunsnail |
| quote: | Originally posted by thedoggyworld
I don't agree with that. It is an easy law and I don't see why a company would have a problem complying other than them being greedy. |
greedy companies hahaha |
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