Linda Devito, director, marketing partnerships at XO Group Inc. in New York City, says her company’s unlimited vacation policy creates a culture of employee accountability. Courtesy Linda Devito This Labor Day weekend, Linda Devito is taking an extended vacation to the Caribbean, which isn’t going to count against her vacation days. She’s not traveling for a work trip and her trip extends past the observed federal holiday. But Devito’s not counting: Her employer has an unlimited vacation policy, a policy that is trending beyond the bounds of tech companies. Instead of a standard two-week vacation policy, Devito, 36, director of marketing partnerships for the XO Group, Inc., says employees at her media company communicate closely with one another and their managers to make sure the time off doesn’t interrupt work. “You just get what you have to get done. You’re accountable to your team.
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The federal minimum wage–$7.25 an hour—last was raised in 2009. Protesters are asking for $15 an hour. PEREZ: FAST FOOD STRIKE SHOWS NEED FOR HIGHER WAGE The National Restaurant Association told ABC News the argument over raising wages should be based on fact—and that the fact is, only 5 percent of restaurant employees earn the minimum wage. The association further says that the 5 percent are mostly part-time workers, and that half are teenagers. A statement by McDonald’s to ABC News said in part: “The story promoted by the individuals organizing these events does not provide an accurate picture of what it means to work at McDonald’s. McDonald’s aims to offer competitive pay and benefits. We provide training and professional development for all of those who wish to take advantage of those opportunities.
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