TechWhirl (TECHWR-L) is a resource for technical writing and technical communications professionals of all experience levels and in all industries to share their experiences and acquire information.
For two decades, technical communicators have turned to TechWhirl to ask and answer questions about the always-changing world of technical communications, such as tools, skills, career paths, methodologies, and emerging industries. The TechWhirl Archives and magazine, created for, by and about technical writers, offer a wealth of knowledge to everyone with an interest in any aspect of technical communications.
RE: For all you comma-chasers out there -- second attempt
Subject:RE: For all you comma-chasers out there -- second attempt From:"Janoff, Steven" <Steven -dot- Janoff -at- hologic -dot- com> To:TECHWR-L Writing <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>, Slager Timothy J <Timothy -dot- Slager -at- dematic -dot- com>, Ken Poshedly <poshedly -at- bellsouth -dot- net> Date:Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:47:31 +0000
No.
"Distribution" is a normal part of their duties (they're drivers). "Packing for distribution" is not (they don't "pack").
If the serial comma had been included, then "distribution" would have been set off as its own task, and they would therefore be exempt from overtime.
Without the comma, it becomes "packing for shipment or distribution" which is the equivalent of "(packing for shipment) or (packing for distribution)." Because in this case "distribution" is not listed as an exemption, they would be eligible for overtime.
If the comma had been there they would have lost, and would likely not have brought the case.
Steve
On Thursday, March 16, 2017 12:05 AM, Timothy J Slager:
Except, if I read it correctly, it didn't change the case. Either way, the drivers would have won.
Still, nice story.
tims
-----Original Message-----
From: On Behalf Of Ken Poshedly
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 8:58 PM
To: TECHWR-L Writing
Subject: For all you comma-chasers out there -- second attempt
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Visit TechWhirl for the latest on content technology, content strategy and content development | http://techwhirl.com
