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  1. We're trying to improving working conditions and pay.

  2. We're trying to reduce the numbers of hours a person has to work.

  3. We talk about the end of paid work being mandatory for survival.

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Deluded slave still goes to the office after being laid off by Microsoft (www.businessinsider.com)
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This is a whole new level of subservience.

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[–] Regna@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

It’s not months of free labour. He is still contractually obligated to do his job until the end of his notice period. I have the same rules in place. I have to give my employer three months notice if I decide to leave, but they have to give me six months notice if they decide to let me go. The duration can be negotiated. During those months, I will do my very best to finish my projects or prepare them to be passed on to colleagues. I am still being paid, but my employer can also give me the option to just take the time off, paid, and not come into work any more.

Unions, people, protect your unions and they might just protect you.

[–] juliebean@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 week ago

I was laid off in May, and per Danish law, as an employee of over nine years, I have a six-month notice period. I've been relieved of my duties, but I am still officially an employee until the end of November.

Emphasis mine. Seems like he doesn't have to keep working, in his case.