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Anon reconnects with nature (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 9 months ago by Early_To_Risa@sh.itjust.works to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

But it being dependent on the goodwill of your employer leaves the door open to discrimination.

Your boss is a closeted racist and you're a Muslim asking to have an unpaid day off for an Islamic holiday? Refused. You're a white guy asking for a day off to have a long weekend for camping? No problem. You're a Christian they celebrates Easter? Hey, you're off by default!

Everyone should have the same opportunities, no matter their ethnic origin or their religious beliefs, the government should be blind to that.

[–] Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago

That's fair. I don't know enough about discrimination laws to speak on whether it already is the case (even where I am), but I agree it should be legislated.

It brings to mind parental leave packages and how employers sell themselves on those, when realistically it would make for a healthier society if strong parental leave was the standard as opposed to an exception.