But I Have to Goooooooo!

[hyzdufan]

No potty for you!

http://www.local6.com/news/3245171/detail.html

What do you guys think? Silly or not?

 

[danny1649]

Think something could be worked out with out involving OHSA though.

 

[Schmeck]

So, when are they scheduled breaks? How many hours do they work before the break?

In my job position, I have a bathroom break once every two hours. I use it even if I don't feel like I have to go, only because I know I have to wait another two hours until I can go again.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Sounds kinda harsh--work in our lovely but hot weather--tell the guest they should drink plenty of fluids--but cm's must not drink before their shift less they have to tinkle before the scheduled time....hmmm....CONSPIRACY--Eisner is depriving CMs of water in his mousy version of no-potty torture!


Maybe the potty-dance (invented by my 3yo DD) will be the new entertainment at TTC

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

In Florida--actually anywhere as it is federal law

hourly employees must be given a 15 minute break within a 4 hour shift and a 30 minute meal break for an 8 hour shift--totaling 1 hour of breaks in a day--

 

[brandip22]

I worked for TDS years ago and they were very strict in making sure we got our 15 minute breaks every four hours. But, if we needed to potty, we just let our manager know so someone could cover our station. I bet this may be just an angry employee who has over stated what happened. Who knows, they may be the employee who needs to go every 30 minutes, which does get tough on a workplace. It may be that the bathrooms are five minutes away and then it's like they are getting a 15-minute break every half hour. That wouldn't be fair to everyone else. I think adults should be able to control themsleves. Once in a while is fine, but there have to be limits or people will take advantage.

 

[BrianMonk]

Florida is covered by Fed OSHA.

Here's an interpretation letter:

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=24563

With an important part listed below,

<i><b>As the April 6, 1998 interpretation states, an employer is not prohibited from having reasonable restrictions on access to toilet facilities. The interpretation requires OSHA's compliance officers to evaluate employer restrictions on a case-by-case basis, giving careful consideration to such factors as the nature of the restriction, including the length of time that workers are required to delay bathroom use, and the employer's explanation for the restriction. </i></b>

 

[OnWithTheShow]

Never known of anyone who has had problem at WDW before. If you are the only person working your location you just need to find someone to cover.

 

[donnajon]

And the moral of this story is...
don't eat Mexican for lunch!