Real Time with Bill Maher: New Rule - The Right to Disconnect (HBO) 

Nice. Good for you. It's good to hear of someone getting a good deal for once. I work in a union environment - we dictate the working hours via a contract that must be adhered to by law. It prevents anyone from stepping in and taking your job because you followed the rule (in fact - if the employer wants to not follow the rule it is a grievable offence that can cost them money. It's not perfect, but I get paid for being on call, and otherwise ignore work on MY off time.

My last job expected me to work during my lunch break. I remember taking lunch off and pissing off my hyper and irritable boss and her pet co-worker who would rat on all the other employees in the office. It was a truly miserable place

+scott flynn same. it's really a relief

LivingInVancouverBC you should work both jobs

Awesome for you. Im happy to read this

not to mention, employers have the ability to fire you for actions performed outside the workplace. it used to be just for criminal things, but now it could be for a Facebook post. some employers even ask for your Facebook, instagram or whatever account on the application.

+Elsa Well that's a leap. How do you know the OP isn't taking time for themselves by watching an hour of RU-vid catching up on Bill Maher (there's many worse things for the brain to watch) and then puts there phone and laptop away to go for a walk with their significant other.

+Jo Molly Yes, and unicorns _might_ be real!

he's talking more about too much work than too much electronics. the implication is that if you use your phones to play that's okay

Sort of, but Apple marketing trashology is a problem, we have to at least acknowledge that. I don't care if people prefer iOS or Android, personally I prefer FireOS but Fire Phone flopped so... They may not be dangerous at all per se, as long as it's not while they are driving, but 'smart phone' twitter zombies are disgusting.

***** I agree with you on this. It's just a shame that people have such a problem with moderation. I'm not perfect either, so I get the feeling.

I can think of a few things. But he's usually on the ball

He mostly speaks the truth

I'm going to take 2 -4 weeks off and tour Europe next year, but I don't think business should be required to pay for time off. I think it's cool when they do, but I don't think it's fair to them.

All great progressive concepts, but being realistic, we're at least 10-20 years away from this kind of stuff even being on the table in the US, let alone actually able to be put into law. It's been long since established in the US, Government and legislative protection is overwhelmingly reserved for corporations and people in power positions (Police, Politicians, etc). The heavily influential group who would have lobbyists on the front lines to keep this kind of stuff from even getting on the radar. It's a radical shift in ideology that would take a long time to even begin implementing. Americans for starters have to realize this is a major problem. We've been trained/indoctrinated to think our current expendable factory mentality is the only way to live and work. Massive shame and or job loss for deviating from this, in most cases.

+DH1986 well the reason it would be paid is that if they're not gonna be paid, they will take less vacation. Most employers in Switzerland (my example) actually give more days than required. Of course vacation with job security will have to come first, since many people don't even have that.

+julianreed7 that's why people like us have to do the groundwork like campaigning and voting for progressives in congress, as well as local offices. No president is gonna do it alone. Not with today's politics. Sometimes we kind of have to blame ourselves for not being involved enough because if we were actively involved in our government's process, holding them accountable, we see a lot more legislation that favors us. In the end, it's all about being reelected. That's also an unfortunate attitude to have, since it means they won't pass highly beneficial but unpopular legislation. Perhaps that would change with new people taking our current politicians' jobs.

You're right. The only way to change this is to organize, volunteer, and vote for progressives that represent the people. Getting these two into Congress would be a good first step: www.grassrootspb.com/

France also has an 11% unemployment rate overall and a youth unemployment rate of 24% and unemployment rages over 50% in Muslim and African-majority neighborhoods, in large part because all the socialist policies and constant strikes make the country unable to create jobs. Considering how much of the French economy is dependent on tourism that will no doubt plummet with all of the terror attacks, and it's probably going to get a lot worse the next few years.

I live in France, been living there for 15 years now. I am Canadian so I know what the stereotypes against the French are. What you saying is correct on the surface but you are missing some important facts: (1) French are the most productive workers in the EU, if not the world according to this 2009 study (www.businessinsider.com/are-the-french-the-most-productive-people-in-the-world-2009-8?IR=T) if you need a more recent analysis check this one out (www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2015/jul/13/french-workers-more-productive-brits) (2) high unemployment does not have the same impact when you live in a socialist country. I'd rather be unemployed here then in the USA. Yes the unemployment rate is low in the USA, but how many people have to work 3 part time jobs to make ends meet ? (3) Look at the Employment-to-population ratio and you'll find that the French are at 64% while the US are at 67%.... so yeah, better in the USA, but the French still have paid maternity leave, free healthcare, free schools, 5 weeks vacations and a lot more that would blow your mind... all this BECAUSE they strike and kick and scream and don't let the rich get away with it. There is something to be learned here instead of spouting venom.

Also where they don't get shot at by random psychos a few times a month.

+Tomas Kurjan there are plenty of countries in Europe who have less than half the amount of immigrants that the U.S does.

Do you have any other explanation as to why France's neighbors in Switzerland and Germany don't have such economic problems?

Aheu...! Aheuheuuuh... heu heu heurr!

Speaking of her laugh. Right after Bill comments on Clinton and blowjobs @0:29 they pull back for a wide shot. Watch her reaction and watch Viggo's reaction and eye contact for the next 10 seconds. I bet Viggo got blown after the show.

To be fair, sex happens all the time, but that Nigerian prince is a once in a lifer!

More like having sex during emails checking :D

@@JohnDoe-mh5pr he literally stated his job because the video is about our jobs. Chill...?

Yeah, but until you make the school system more efficient you still should have homework. If you have teens in high school who read at an elementary level, then nope you have to do homework. Get smarter and get time off.

locosychocrazy1 homework has proven to not make kids smarter. It's really only a stress that makes school harder, and it takes the focus away from improving

+Jacob Knighten Actually, homework is beneficial because you learn through practice and experience. What makes homework stressful and inefficient is when you just get a grade for it without any explanation of what you did wrong. But then again, school is competitive as well.

Look up Finnland`s education system, it will change your mind.

And you take ownership of it. Like you can go back and look at the directions, examples, and get it at your own pace. I love how some homework books still have the answers for the odd numbers. It helps you to see if you're right or not right on the path to excellence.

awesome

Same annoying laugh as last time too.

funny I totally dig her laugh!

AhHUH-HUNH. AhHUH-HUNH. Uh-HUNH.

I think I would still prefer the original footage over this.

but but but.... if you don't like getting called in on your time off find a different job...

+Daniel Schick Why? When I am at work I do the job from punch in to punch out. If I am scheduled a day off you damn right I'm taking it. I'm not a first responder or work at a hospital. My days off are my time no one elses.

I was making the asinine counter argument in a sarcastic tone.

"in a sarcastic tone" ... in text ...yeah ok whatever.

I caught his sarcasm. something about the "but but but"?

Bless you. Your the FIRST PERSON WHO BELIEVES THE WAY I DO. Once I clock out I don't give a crap what's going on !! Don't worry or think about HOW I CAN DO THE JOB BETTER !!! I ALWAY GAVE 100 % everyday I ever worked. Even if I was sick I gave it my all. I use to drive for UPS. They did everything in military time. Every morning they had a sheet to tell you how many seconds you ran over or under. I NEVER READ IT. MY BOSSES ASKED MY WHY. SAME THING GAVE MY 100%. IF I RAN OVER. OH WELL !! ALL THE YEARS I DROVE I ONLY RAN OVER 1 MINUTE ONCE !! THEYHAD THE NERVE TO ASK ME WHY !! I TOLD THEM I HAD TO TAKE A SHIT !!! THEY ALL STARTED LAUGHING. I WAS KNOWN FOR MY SMART ( NOT SNOTTY ) MOUTH. THEY HAD TAKEN BETS ON WHAT I WOULD SAY ! I FORGET WHO WON !! I LOVED THAT JOB. I ONLY HAD 1 BAD BOSS FOR 1 DAY. I TOLD HIM OFF IN MY UNIQUE WAY. HE GAVE ME BACK TO MY OLD BOSS WHO LOVED ME. HAHA. I WAS RIGHT IN WHAT I SAID. IN LESS THAN 1 MONTH HE A HEART ATTACK !!!! HE HAD CALLED ME IN HIS OFFICE. ALL WINDOWS. STARTED SCREAMING AT THE OF HIS VOICE. BEATING HIS FISTS ON THE DESK. TURNING RED IN THE FACE. ME. I STARTED LAUGHING AT HIM. BOY DID HE GET MAD. WHAT DO THINK IS SO FUNNY ? I TOLD HIM IF I WAS HIS MOTHER I WOULD SPANK HIS BUT @ STICK HIM IN A CORNER FOR THROWING SUCH A TEMPER TANTRUM !! @ IF HE KEPT IT IT HE WAS GOING TO DIE FROM A HEART ATTACK. HE THREW ME OUT OF THE OFFFICE !!! HE FORGOT WHAT HE WAS GOING TO YELL AT ME FOR 😄 HAHA. REFUSED TO LOOK AT ME ANYTHING ME SAW ME AFTER THAT !!! AFTER HE GOT BETTER FOR THE HEART ATTACK YOU KNOW I HAD TO SAY SOMETHING !! SAID I WAS RIGHT YOU DID. YOU GOING TO BEHAVE YOURSELF NOW ?? THANK GOD MY OTHER BOSS WAS THERE. I SWEAR HE WANTED TO HIT ME. HE TRASFERED TO THE AIRPORT !!!!! I HATE MEAN BOSSES. ALL MY OTHER BOSSES WERE GLAD HE WAS GONE. THEY THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY WHAT I SAID TO HIM. MY BOSSES WERE FOREVER TAKING BETS ON HOW EARLY I WOULD COME IN OR WHAT I WOULD SAY !!! I WAS A STINKIER !!!

I can say that the last one, the head pillow thing, is real. I've seen it.

Bur is that any way to LIVE? I had a good-paying job that made me miserable -- after I got canned (my fault, mostly, being truthful) I went back to my get-by job. I made about half the money but you know what? I liked my life better.

I wish I knew how, and had the resources to do so.

I found that self employment is the easiest way to be on the job 24/7. It doesn't have to be, but if you ARE the company, leaving work aside is a rare and valuable skill.

+EquinoxIV as a partner in a photography business with my best friend, its an altogether different type of commitment and stress level. you have infinitely more agency in what you do and who(m) you choose to work for and/or with.

You speak for a lot of people apparently.