Congressman proposes Paid Vacation Act
Updated: Thursday, 21 May 2009, 12:36 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 21 May 2009, 12:35 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (WOFL FOX 35) - Florida Congressman Alan Grayson introduced the Paid Vacation Act of 2009 on Thursday in hopes of improving productivity at American companies and providing a spark for travel and tourism industries, Grayson officials announced.

“Why are paid vacations good enough for the Chinese, French, Japanese, and German employees, but not good enough for us? In other countries, its a matter of right. Everyone is entitled to it. In our country, it is a matter of class,” Grayson wrote in a release.

“Over time we are coming to realize that whatever your background, wherever you grew up, wherever you live, there are certain basic elements that people need to have enjoyable lives. They need health care. They need a decent paying job. And for a good life, they need time off,” he added.

The Act would require at least one week of paid vacation for employees at companies with at least 100 employees. Full-and-part workers would be eligible for the vacation after one year of service.

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