jcs
@jcs@lemmy.world
Passionate about freedom, libre software/hardware, environmental sustainability, and doing the right thing even when it’s inconvenient.
Mastodon: @jc@librem.one
- Comment on They are so dumb they want to piss everyone off for a lousy 15 minutes 6 hours ago:
The breaks worked similarly when I worked hourly shifts in the US:
- <= 6 hrs: 1x 15m paid break
- > 6 hrs: 1x 30m unpaid lunch, 2x 15m paid breaks
It was most common to be scheduled for 6 hr shifts so the company could avoid paying for the extra break.
- Comment on F.D.A. to Use A.I. in Drug Approvals to ‘Radically Increase Efficiency’ 2 weeks ago:
- Comment on Low quality cropping will officially launch on Lemmy in 2025 4 weeks ago:
People are often advised to not lock their knees for a long time while standing (ex: marching band, or standing at attention in the military), and you cannot force anyone to have healthy posture. The ergonomics of these seats appear to take some of the load off the legs and feet, but it’s something to consider for patrons with more sedentary lifestyles. Many people believe themselves to be fit individuals until they are placed in uncomfortable conditions for a long time or experience unexpected stress. They could manage to injure themselves in some way, then find some reason to litigate.
- Comment on What would this list look like for your generation? 1 month ago:
“No mames” is a slang phrase in Spanish which is used to mean “no way” or “you’re kidding me,” but with a crude connotation, similar to “no f—ing way” in English.
Google Translate shows it as being more vulgar:
- Comment on A 'US-Made iPhone' Is Pure Fantasy 2 months ago:
In the meantime, the Liberty phone seems to be the closest option for a US-made smartphone. While not entirely comprised of US-sourced components, the PCBs are manufactured in California, as well as device packaging and assembly.
