Why in America employees don't have 5 weeks of paid vacation like in Europe?
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Because there is no law that forces companies to provide 5 week long vacations.
394275
Federal labor laws do not require employers to reimburse ex-employees for vacation time they earn before quitting or being fired.  However, some states have such requirements.  Also, your employment contract may address this issue as well. I would do two things:\n1. Contact your state's employment division and find out if your state requires your employer to pay accrued vacation at the time of separation.\n2. Review your employment contract and company policies regarding this issue.  First, make sure they are following your state's laws, and second, make sure they follow their own policies/agreements.
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The border has nothing to do with that. The problem is that in the US computer job employees need/want more money and the company can go to another country and get people just as qualified who will work for much less money. The US economy is over-inflated compared to that of many other other countries. Either the pay for the other countries must all match the US pay, or vice versa.
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When you give something, people will get greedy and ask for more. Look whats happening in Europe right now. Not only do they have paid leave, but their working hours are shorter, and they work less days per week. But see the effects? Their economy is in all sorts of trouble right now. Low growth rate, high unemployment etc. There's always two side to a story. So hope this will make you feel happier that you still have a job thats paying you a decent amount of money to begin with. :)
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It depends on the company of course, but as a general rule, you - if vacation time is one of the written benefits, you should receive payment for the vacation time equal to your rate of pay.  This is also dependent upon your state's employment laws.  I know that in California, I was able to file a complaint when I didn't receive my vacation compensation and it was ordered to be paid.
618061
sometimes its not as easy you make it sound.  USA has opportunities that they don't have in their home countries. some people can't find jobs to pay well some can't even find houses.  Also America has many other luxuries that everyone wants to experience
785328
It sounds as if you are not a member of a union, therefore you do not have a contract with this employer. By law this employer is not compelled to pay you extra to work on holidays, unless that is something that is done for other employees. Keep in mind that part-timers frequently do not have tha same perks as full-timers.
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Its not really a choice for a lot of people. Some companies hire large numbers of part time employees (see: UPS) because under federal and state law, they are under no obligation to provide benefits to these employees.\n\nIf they are full time, the companies have to provide benefits, which cut into their profit margin.
711484
Nothing like the simple truth: "you need a few days off". Be assertive, it´s your vacation time.
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Sorry, can't answer for churches specifically, but I can for corporate America as a whole... Much of this depends upon the company, the nature of the work, and what they feel they can get away with.\n\nFor many non-union jobs, it's common for a new employee to get 2 weeks of vacation with more offered after years 2-5. 4 weeks off is probably the most you could expect (unless you're working in Europe) but this would be unlikely for someone new to the organization. In addition to vacation, a typical company may offer you 3-5 sick days. From the company's perspective, they'd like to prevent employees from abusing those days and treating them as additional vacation days. However, if you don't abuse them (and the church has no reason to think that you are) it's not uncommon for people to exceed the allotted sick days under special circumstances. Your employer would probably rather you not infect the entire staff...
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In the US there are no legal requirements for any paid holidays/vacation at the federal level or state level. The only regulations are in regards to minimum wages, minor-employees, and work times (such as overtime).
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i have no experience....\n\nno training...\n\ni really don't care about being on time or getting the job done....\n\nI have to have 3 months of vacation each year...\n\nI have to have $190,000 a year USD...\n\nI have to be paid immediately...\n\nbut I cant start working until the first of 2007...\n\nDeal??
105703
When you grow up, you will understand that time is money.  It may seem unfair to only have 2 days off out of 7, but that's just the way things are.  There are people in the world who work or go to school 6 or 7 days a week, and get a day off only once in a great while.\nEnjoy being a kid as long as you can.
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It began when Regan was President, and a few companies petitioned to be able to release their employees with less than six weeks notice, as required by the unions. Compaines move their jobs to foreign countries because they're too cheap to continue to give people the comfortable pay that was once standard in this country when you had a factory job.\nSo to answer most of your questions it's all about money. If you can't make a decent wage, you can't afford to buy things, .... and it's a big mess.
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Here is the NC Department of Labor's most frequently asked questions site.  If you scroll down to page 3 read under the heading "Does an employer have to give his employee vacation time off with pay?"  Although the heading is misleading your answer is in that paragraph. The site is under sources:\n\nIt states it must be paid at termination unless the employer has a written forfeiture clause that explains how the earned vacation can be taken away.
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Each company is different.  Refer to your company's employee manua or handbook.  Some companies will pay you for your vacation time, others will not.
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this can be base on your contract or verbal agreement with your company. \n\nIf you are following all the papers/documentations and rules in your company when it comes to vacation pay then you aint loosing it... But sometimes there are cases when your employer abuses what you don't know so the best way to find this out is to read your rights...\n\nHope I was able to help...