NO OT 4 IT!
This is what this act is proposing. I've been researching this and find it hard to believe how hard the government is coming down on IT lately. We have SOPA and now this. For those who have made a living in the IT industry, this must serve as a slap in the face. After several years of long OT hours (and there will continue to be so) working, now to hear there will be no OT pay, it must force them all to re-evaluate their efforts and place them at odds with their employers. And for those starting out in the industry, I can only imagine how dismayed this must feel.
I encourage any and all people to read about SOPA and this proposed act. Information (for as long as free and honest) is empowering, so get empowered!
In effect, S. 1747 would remove overtime protection and compensation for virtually any worker directly employed in information technology. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. National Advocates for Employee Rights is working with coalition partners to oppose the legislation. The bill can be found at:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1747is/pdf/BILLS-112s1747is.pdf