The proposed legislation is modeled after a law that already exists in Iowa. Supporters of the bill say veterans have earned the right to a day off that recognizes their service. Opponents, however, fear that the legislation would create a division between employees and put undue financial restraint on employers.
Check back here for updates on the status of the bill – and if it will require a mandatory posting in the workplace.
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It is an interesting idea, but it seems like it would add an extra burden for employers who would have to verify whether someone was a veteran. And what about type of discharge? Would dishonorably discharged vets get it too? I would also wonder about morale, particularly where some employees were opposed to military action. Employee attendance tracking could get pretty complicated too, with a new category, and only for some employees. Yikes!
I totally agree with you - on all points. Managing and administrating this veterans-only privilege could get awfully complicated. I'll be interested to see what happens with the proposed bill ... and what it means for employers if it passes!
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