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nichomachus

(12,754 posts)
4. You're right, but
Mon Nov 12, 2012, 11:54 AM
Nov 2012

Having signs that say "Employees must wash hands" doesn't mean they actually do, but they're still required to put up the signs.

I agree. ForgoTheConsequence Nov 2012 #1
Because of course the employees themselves are NOT tax-payers, right? WinkyDink Nov 2012 #6
I love that meme! fleabiscuit Nov 2012 #23
their prices already DO reflect it... BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #9
Non sequitur Wednesdays Nov 2012 #13
Companies that are already providing healthcare to their employees SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #22
Disagree. closeupready Nov 2012 #2
But having health insurance doesn't mean the person has seen a doctor. RB TexLa Nov 2012 #3
You're right, but nichomachus Nov 2012 #4
Kudos for being so literal-minded. It's a gift. WinkyDink Nov 2012 #7
Having a law about anything doesn't guarantee its enforcement Wednesdays Nov 2012 #14
Ugh - new HSA owner here too Patiod Nov 2012 #15
If you can stay healthy it becomes another retirement account. At age 65 you can pull money out RB TexLa Nov 2012 #19
Not exactly tax free at 65 customerserviceguy Nov 2012 #25
Right. I mean penalty free RB TexLa Nov 2012 #31
Thanks - I needed some re-enforcement (nt) Patiod Nov 2012 #26
Better plan to eat only at home, then. MineralMan Nov 2012 #5
That's always a better plan. Much more economical RB TexLa Nov 2012 #8
Better food, too, at least at my house. MineralMan Nov 2012 #10
As a former owner of a small restaurant, I can tell you this... LancetChick Nov 2012 #11
+1 Patiod Nov 2012 #16
So, if a restaurant couldn't afford nichomachus Nov 2012 #28
Several years ago I watched a program on TV where they secretly videotaped Bryn Nov 2012 #12
Is there any evidence to back the claim? Bragi Nov 2012 #17
Oh heavens -- tons of cases nichomachus Nov 2012 #29
That isn't evidence that proves your point Bragi Nov 2012 #32
It's not your business if one has or has not seen a doctor. n/t cynatnite Nov 2012 #18
If they're handling my food it is my business nichomachus Nov 2012 #27
Do you have that right when you are in a doctor's office? cynatnite Nov 2012 #33
Tuberculosis and Meningitis outbreaks are more often tracked down to food-handlers that work sick - haele Nov 2012 #20
Do you have sources to back up that claim? cynatnite Nov 2012 #34
Healthcare? So many don't have social security/min. wage or green cards mojowork_n Nov 2012 #21
Interesting. I've wondered about that too. The warning mandate makes sense. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #24
Superbly excellent point! VPStoltz Nov 2012 #30
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