In Sweden, the solstice is tied to the celebration of Midsummer, though the date is set at June 24 every year while the date of the summer solstice moves. Whether you stare at the sun, feast, drink or dance, be sure to enjoy the solsticeâthe days only get darker from here.
For covered, nonexempt employees, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay (PDF) to be at least one and one-half times an employee's regular rate of pay after 40 hours of work in a workweek. Some exceptions apply under special circumstances to police and firefighters and to employees of hospitals and nursing homes.
A Day In the Life of a Firefighter. A Day in the Life of a CHFR Firefighter. This is a look at an average day for firefighters within the Cedar Hammock Fire Department. A firefighterâs work week averages 56 hours per week being on duty 24 hours and off duty the next 48 hours. Crews have specific training six days a week along with various other duties, which includes public education talks, inspections, flowing of district hydrants, and everyday tasks.