It is not the first time that billionaire Elon Musk is contrary to teleworking, but now he has taken his posture to the extreme.
The American tycoon Elon Musk is in charge of administering the funds of the State Efficiency Department (Doge) that Trump created in order to reduce the public expenses of federal agencies. The technological tycoon caused controversy by informing that its employees 120 hours per week work.
Elon Musk declared that his employees work 120 hours per week. The argument he presented is that, when Doge created, they assumed the strong commitment to enhance the “Trump 2.0” administration. The United States Constitution details that the working day is 8 hours and the 12 -hour day daily depending on the states as is the case of California.
Among Doge employees are young engineers of just 19 years, which generated concerns about possible labor abuses. While some sectors praise the initiative as an effort to modernize government bureaucracy. Others warn that these policies could violate fundamental labor rights and open the door to litigation against Musk and his department.
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How does a 120 -hour workday affect health?
Working so many hours can cause health problems, such as weight gain, a body mass index of 30 or higher, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke and depression. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sleeping less than seven hours can “cause serious health problems.”
Doge’s impact on the US economy
This new agency implemented drastic measures: He fired and suspended officialsRequested access to sensitive payment systems, dismantle a key international humanitarian aid agency and collect private data from millions of citizens without offering major explanations.
Source: Ambito
