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American workers do NOT have a five day week. FLSA establishes a seven day workweek during which the employer can assign you to work as many days as it wishes, without extra cost. Overtime is due - for some - only after 40 HOURS, not for a sixth DAY on the job.
The weekend is a TRADITION, not recognized in statute. Unions may have wanted it, but Congress never gave it - employers did so gradually.
It has been a gradual development, mostly brought about in the Western world by labor unions in their negotiations with industries about pay rises and working conditions, on the work floor and off. The general idea was that 'good working conditions' also implied that employees got enough time off to recharge their batteries, so to speak.
In the Sixties of the 20th century it was still completely normal for Western world companies (and schools) to be open and working until Saturday afternoon.
Of course the last two decades have shown a re-emergence of the 24 hour-economy and of people having to make themselves available for their boss at all hours, thanks to the progress of digital technology.
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How many days in a business week?
There are five days in a business week.
In business Who ranked people's five basic needs in order of importance?
Abraham Maslow
Can you give me five examples of a thing that is in all three states?
Cars, houses, people, roads, stores.
Will work change in the future?
Yes absolutely, Because if you look at work it has already changed like in olden days most people was farmer a and now most people need a computer !
What are some examples for command economies?
how many russian people dead because of the five year plan
How many days are in twelve workweeks?
If by workweeks, you mean normal, 5-day working weeks, then there are 60 days in the twelve workweeks in question, as 5*12=60.
What did people do people do with the extra time they had because of shorter workweeks?
Most people (take part in leisure activities) when they have extra time due to shorter workweeks.
What did most people do with the extra time they had because of shorter workweeks?
Most people (take part in leisure activities) when they have extra time due to shorter workweeks.
What did most people with the extra time they had because of shorter workweeks?
Most people (take part in leisure activities) when they have extra time due to shorter workweeks.
Why did working people get a five day workweeks?
The 'working week' originally didn't exist. People worked seven days continuously. Religion brought in the 'day of rest' - and the idea of also having saturday off was an agreement between factory owners and their workers. The agreement was they could have the extra day - in return for being sober and ready for work on Monday !
What did most people do with the extra time because of shorter workweeks?
took part in leisure activities
Why did most people do with the extra time because of shorter workweeks?
Took part in leisure activities
What did most people do with extra time they had because of shorter workweeks?
Took part of leisure activities!
What was a result a shorter workweeks and workdays?
leisure activities
What was result of shorter workweeks and workdays?
Leisure activities
What are average wages for Cubans?
five dollars for a good night every night five days a week to thirty people.
Why did working people get 5 day workweeks?
Working people gained five-day workweeks primarily due to labor movements advocating for better working conditions and work-life balance. Key developments, such as the 40-hour workweek concept initiated by unions in the early 20th century, aimed to reduce long hours and improve employee well-being. The 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act in the United States solidified this change by establishing a standard workweek, leading to widespread adoption of the five-day workweek across various industries. This shift reflected broader societal changes, emphasizing the importance of leisure time and family life.
