Lawyer for the Plaintiff: "You knew you were tired, yet you came in for overtime anyway? Is that correct?"
ATC Defendant: "Yes, but my employer required it."
Lawyer: "Required it? Do you take your responsibilities seriously, or do you just do what any person tells you to do regardless of the consequences?"
ATC: "I take my responsibilities seriously!"
Lawyer: "You sure have a funny way of showing it. My client is seeking damages. You can kiss your assets goodbye."
I can't see this overtime proposal standing up to any serious challenge. It's ridiculous in the extreme.