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Sen. Beagle introduces comp time bill; companion to Martin bill in House
State Sen. Bill Beagle, R-Tipp City, on Tuesday introduced Senate Bill 62, legislation to permit private employers to award compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay to employees, subject to mutual agreement.
It is the companion bill to House Bill 61, already introduced by Rep. Jarrod Martin, R-Beavercreek.
“It appealed to me,” said Beagle. “…It just seemed like an attractive option. I know plenty of people in my working days who would gladly take some time off if they could…”
Labor leaders have opposed the bill, saying it would lead to abuse by management but Beagle said safeguards would be built in to prevent that.
The bill would apply mainly to small “mom and pop” type small businesses, Martin said. Most larger businesses would be exempt because of federal and state wage and hour laws, Martin said.
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By Joe Ellis
February 12, 2011 10:49 PM | Link to this
Bill Beagle has hit the nail on the head. If the worker wishes to take 1 1/2 days off work instead of receiving pay an 1 1/2 time value—so be it. Some people value their family life and don’t care about the money that is taxed way too much. It is the workers choice—but most people can’t see the forest for the trees! Do it Bill!
By Perspective
February 9, 2011 12:46 PM | Link to this
@D Wow D,you’re a real hater aren’t you? Why don’t you make a statement of your opinion instead all the insults you throw out.I’d bet you haven’t even read the bill. It’s the EMPLOYEE’S choice as to whether they take comp time or get paid time and a half.Next time try to add some decent discussion instead of just insulting people you don’t even know.
By c
February 9, 2011 11:20 AM | Link to this
By anti union, you mean not lazy. Correct?
By D
February 9, 2011 9:40 AM | Link to this
First, Honorable and Republican do not go together.Second, You anti-union workers are just like the “cows lined up for slaughter”. Boss is great…, must honer the boss…, we don’t deserve such a great boss…, please, please take my money and make me work longer hours…,oommmm….
By Mike McDermott
February 9, 2011 9:02 AM | Link to this
This legislation is meant to allow the employee and employer to decide whether the employee would like to be paid time and a half for overtime, or be awarded paid time off. I think this is a good option for small businesses to retain employees than look down the barrel of mandatory time and 1/2.
By Daytonian
February 9, 2011 6:45 AM | Link to this
Read the provisions and safeguards built into the bill and then make up your mind. Bill Beagle is an honorable man and I take him at his word. If you don’t know him, then trust, and verify. @JD, this bill isn’t meant to apply to the federal government. Calm down. @kncjr, good question
By Virgil Flowers
February 9, 2011 6:44 AM | Link to this
I think this could be a good bill. The unions obviously don’t like the plan because it provides the workers an option to receive their one hour pay or one and a half hour pay for the over-time. I am opposed to the unions now because the Obama Admin. is using them in the auto field for political support. I just remember the history of corruption in unions dating back from the Hoffa days.
By jd
February 9, 2011 5:07 AM | Link to this
I thought that we lived in the land of the free. It should be MY choice and not the governments on whether I want to take a day off or get paid……
By jwp169
February 9, 2011 1:07 AM | Link to this
I think that this is a bad bill because of the employer being in charge of this. It doesnt sound to me that the employee has any say in this manner. If it is ok with the specific employee then I would be ok with it. But this is in effect free labor for the employer. Doesnt do anthing but take more money out of the mouths of babes, of whom nearly all need in this economy. Most people want to work overtime or have to just to make ends meet. Then they will have to resort to agencies for food cards and etc. I am defineatly opposed to this. Just more bs for the people and more money for the stakeholders. When is enough enough??
By kncjr
February 8, 2011 4:27 PM | Link to this
This seems like a good bill on the surface but in the real world it will be the employee that is shortchanged. Will the employee get one and a half hours of comp time instead of one and a half hours of pay? I think not.