Rob Andrews: “The issue raised by the amendment of the gentleman from New York [Mr. Owens], which I strongly support, is how much…”

“The issue raised by the amendment of the gentleman from New York [Mr. Owens], which I strongly support, is how much leverage does the janitor who cleans the building have over the person who owns the building and pays his or her paycheck? The way this bill is set up is it says that the employer will, I believe, have functional control over whether you choose cash or comp time. If you do not like what the employer chooses, you have the right to sue your boss. If you make less than $10 an hour, I do not think you will get very far doing that. The Owens amendment is pointed in the right direction. I strongly support it on behalf of all of the people out there who have no leverage, no leverage over that choice whatsoever. I commend the gentleman for offering it, and I support it.”