10 Biggest Myths About Retail Workers

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4. Myth 10: Most retail workers want to work on holidays in order to get more pay

Reality: Employers are not required by law to pay extra to workers working on holidays, unless that extra work puts their total work week above 40 hours. Retail workers report frustration that they have little control over their schedules, and some note that they could be penalized for refusing to work on holidays. Even if workers do get paid time and a half and holiday shifts are "voluntary," most retail workers are underemployed and need more work. Only with sustainable schedules and living wages, would the decision to work on a holiday truly be voluntary.

This completely blows the claims of some (here on DU) , that working holidays in retail is "no big deal" ... and that the workers receive "holiday pay"