Another nationwide boycott is on the way. This time, it happens on the upcoming July 4th holiday and is considered "the most important boycott of the year" by the organizer. The 4th of July is a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the Continental Congress’s signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. The reasons are varied, ranging from fire dangers to a lack of funding, environmental concerns — and fears of ICE sweeps. People who set off fireworks several days before the Fourth of July: why don’t you wait until the actual holiday? Unless you work for the federal government, there are no holidays that employers "must" give workers time off for. Many companies do give some holidays off, but that varies by company and industry. For example: if you work for a corporation in an office environment, you might get President's Day off work, but if you work in a retail environment, you're probably working the President's Day sale For many, the 4th of July represents some very ugly truths about America's legacy. Here's why I'm not celebrating the 4th of July. Sixty-two percent of Americans who responded to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll feel the country is getting worse, and are deeply divided over how to handle the coronavirus and protests sparked by the Why people feel unpatriotic A lack of patriotism surrounding July 4 isn't new. Hernández invoked abolitionist Frederick Douglass' 1852 speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" while Yeah, for part time I get 4 hours of pay for stats I don’t work (and 1.5X for those that I do, obviously– had no idea that was a Canadian thing!). My mom always worked the 3-11 Christmas shift at her second job growing up; all the Christmassy stuff happened in the morning, and it was a great way to pay for holiday expenses. Do you get paid every week ir every two weeks? 40 people answered Answered October 5, 2020 - Fulfillment Associate (Current Employee) - Murfreesboro, TN Christmas, Thanksgiving, fourth of July, Labor and Memorial Day, New Years. These are paid but that doesn't mean you get them off. You may have to work them. To summarize my rejection of this holiday, here are 9 reasons why I don’t celebrate the 4th of July: 1. Three-Fifths Compromise (1787) Although there were debates about the legitimacy of Falling on a Thursday this year, the Fourth of July is a federally recognized holiday filled with fun activities, including picnics, parades and fireworks. Independence Day celebrates the What is there to celebrate? Regarding "This July 4th, I’m honoring two national anthems — one hopeful, one haunting," (July 2): I’m not celebrating the Fourth of July this year. Fourth of July used to mean backyard burgers, booming fireworks, and flags on every corner. But in 2025, the red, white, and blue spirit looks a little faded. A new national survey finds Private employers aren’t required by federal law to give employees any of the federal holidays off. However, many of them offer at least some of the federal holidays as paid time off (PTO). Fourth of July events across the country have been canceled due to ICE raids and public safety concerns. Just don’t crowd out the red, white, and blue—let the festive colors shine. Step-by-step instructions for your festive Fourth of July hot dogs Cook the hot dogs using your favorite method. Grilling gives them a smoky flavor and a satisfying snap, while pan-frying or boiling keeps things simple and quick. We don't get Juneteenth off. Or MLK Day, or Veteran's Day, or Columbus Day, or President's Day. We DO get New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Explore how holiday pay for the 4th of July varies based on federal guidelines, state rules, and employment agreements. When it comes to holidays, many employers in California and across the country tend to give employees either the day off with pay (“paid holiday”), or give extra pay for hours worked similar to overtime pay (“holiday pay”). The most common paid holidays are: New Year’s Day Memorial Day Easter Independence Day (4th of July) Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day I hate to dim your
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