Re: Tech Writer Lawsuit

Subject: Re: Tech Writer Lawsuit
From: "Gene Kim-Eng" <techwr -at- genek -dot- com>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 07:19:18 -0700

If this is not the case for the engineers and technical
writers where you work (assuming you're a direct
hire), then you might as well be paid by the hour.
This is especially so if your work situation really is
that your management is "scheduling things" for
"underlings."

Gene Kim-Eng



----- Original Message -----
From: "voxwoman" <voxwoman -at- gmail -dot- com>
> The model used by companies is that they equate their "professional"
> employees to *management*, which is a completely different kettle of fish.
> Management is typically salaried, and managers are expected to put in
> whatever time it takes to get the job done. Management jobs, however, are
> also typically tied to performance bonuses which are paid out annually, or
> other perks that compensate for the hours worked.

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References:
Re: Tech Writer Lawsuit: From: Greg Holmes
Re: Tech Writer Lawsuit: From: voxwoman

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