2007-12-07 09:12:55 · 14 answers · asked by Shuggie Pee 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
i don't know but they should be punished
2007-12-07 09:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Years ago the department of labor changed the average full time work week from 45 hours to 40 hrs.
2007-12-07 17:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by Lunaeclipz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must have chosen the wrong forum but I will answer you. 40 hrs a week, are you serious? I work 60 - 70 hours a week.
Full time was supposed to be 9-5 Monday through Friday. That concept went out the window years ago.
2007-12-07 17:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Average work weeks in the early 1900's were prob close to twice that. In 20's or 30's they lowered it to 11 hrs a day 6 days a week, and the employers called it "utopian" working conditions.
2007-12-07 18:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 40 hour work week was established as the norm many years ago between manufacturing companies and unions. Prior to that there was unlimited hours and one either worked them or was fired....even if they wanted you 75 per week.
2007-12-07 17:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by Brent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Full-time doesn't necessarily have to be 40+. You can actually work 32hours a week and still be considered a full time worker.
2007-12-07 17:49:23 · answer #6 · answered by Skeenee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember right,it was Henry Ford who started the 40 hour work week,so his automobile assemblers had the "weekend"off.
yep-just wikipedia'ed henry ford-he started the 8hour day 5 days a week philosophy.
2007-12-07 17:48:33 · answer #7 · answered by Sinister 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No idea....I think full time hours actually used to be even more at one point in time though.
2007-12-07 17:29:05 · answer #8 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work full time but who says it has to be 40hrs+ a week. LOL.....
2007-12-07 17:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by jtease 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm with you. why can't we just work 2 hours and be done with it. better yet, not work at all and still get paid! : )
2007-12-07 17:18:55 · answer #10 · answered by jen19music 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who knows, but it's way too much!!
2007-12-07 17:16:43 · answer #11 · answered by faith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋