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Originally Posted by biosurfer1
The one retail place I worked in during college was one that opened early for Black Friday. They got panned in the news, how sad for the workers, etc.
Not one single person worked that day that didn't ask to, in fact there was usually a waiting list. They were paid 2x their hourly wage (1x holiday, 1x regular)... the news always seems to forget to mention that side of the story.
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I worked two Black Fridays at two different electronics chains (both now out of business - Circuit City and Comp USA). At Comp USA I was also given the privilege of working Thanksgiving night.
Neither job paid me double time. Both attempted to circumvent labor laws and not pay time and a half for all time over 8hrs in a 24hr span.
I will work at my current job on Friday, regular working hours, and have no problem with it. If I really did have a problem with it, I could take vacation time. However, that's not the case for the HS and College students working on a National Holiday or going to bed at 5pm to be at work at 2am the day after one.