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TywinShitsGold t1_irxgj9f wrote

Reply to comment by katieleehaw in Getting Paid Lunches in MA by stuartroelke

Are you “basically” captive? Because in order for lunch to be unpaid you have to be relieved of all duties and free to leave.

Solution is find a place that allows you to eat at your desk and skip lunch.

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stuartroelke OP t1_irxhu9f wrote

As I mentioned before, they are removing freedoms someone would otherwise have. It’s not free time, it’s “stay healthy at work” time, and should be compensated because it’s entirely related to being able to work more effectively.

Also, finding a different place of employment is a temporary solution for one person. I’m not asking about that. I want to know how to advocate for change that helps everyone, especially those that don’t have the option to quit and work somewhere else on a whim.

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