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when we the ppl are convinced we're merely another commodity in the great rat race, this happens Kurt V. Nov 2019 #1
I do not see this anywhere at the link. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #2
Here you go. Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #3
Not sure what I am suppose to read. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #4
Here try this one Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Nov 2019 #8
Nope. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #9
I'm not even sure what your quibble is? Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #10
I asked you simply and directly for data to support... sheshe2 Nov 2019 #12
Teh Bernie !1!! Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2019 #24
"Employment at will" doesn't mean that someone can get fired for one no show. That's preposterous.. George II Nov 2019 #13
'Employment at will" does not allow a company to terminate employees without cause. Period!' melman Nov 2019 #14
Good to see you again, melman. George II Nov 2019 #16
Of course it does melman Nov 2019 #17
And just what is your experience in matters like this, any? George II Nov 2019 #19
It's bizarre that this is even an argument here. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2019 #25
Bizarre but not surprising melman Nov 2019 #27
I'll try again. And just what is your experience in matters like this, any? In other words.... George II Nov 2019 #44
Funny melman Nov 2019 #50
What? WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2019 #64
What do you think it means, then? kcr Nov 2019 #67
you are wrong Celerity Nov 2019 #69
What Sanders policy is going to address this issue? brooklynite Nov 2019 #6
I believe some of Bernie's proposals will go a long way. Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #7
Unfortunately, Sanders doesn't understand how it works in corporations or the working world... George II Nov 2019 #18
? TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #26
Have you ever heard of reverse stock splits? TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #30
More red meat for the supporters n/t PhoenixDem Nov 2019 #11
Having been in retail management sheshe2 Nov 2019 #15
Precisely!! NO one can be dismissed without the reasons being documented, and this BS about... George II Nov 2019 #20
Exactly. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #22
The dirt file Mopar151 Nov 2019 #54
Because companies never break the rules. progressoid Nov 2019 #21
And getting sued for it. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #23
lol so now ur logic is union workers are treated worse? questionseverything Nov 2019 #28
From the article yes. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #31
How many minimum wage workers have the means to sue their employer? progressoid Nov 2019 #33
No clue. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #35
Do you know any minimum wage workers? progressoid Nov 2019 #39
I do. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #48
Yes, some aren't knowledgeable about the law. progressoid Nov 2019 #51
I posted to you below. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #53
It's citing events from the 1980's progressoid Nov 2019 #55
How many minimum wage workers lose their jobs for not showing up for a shift? Probably.... George II Nov 2019 #38
OK, but we're cool with the CEO getting a 33% pay raise and making 20 million a year though right? progressoid Nov 2019 #40
The premise of the OP is that a shift worker loses his/her job for a single no-show.... George II Nov 2019 #42
I posted the ACLU link progressoid Nov 2019 #46
Boom. There it is. When I worked in retail and the food industry I have seen it many times. Autumn Nov 2019 #68
Yep. progressoid Nov 2019 #72
Oh Snap. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #49
No George, you are just wrong Lordquinton Nov 2019 #62
"Let's concentrate on that part of it" melman Nov 2019 #71
Companies may break the rules, but there is always legal recourse, and generally prevails. George II Nov 2019 #29
Sure. A single mother working minimum wage has the time and resources to sue her employer. progressoid Nov 2019 #32
In most (if not all) states one doesn't have to sue his/her employer. Just file a complaint... George II Nov 2019 #34
Thank you! sheshe2 Nov 2019 #36
From Sheshe2' link: progressoid Nov 2019 #37
Workers' rights on a Federal level have not been eroding. When a state complaint is filed.... George II Nov 2019 #41
Federal level? progressoid Nov 2019 #43
Read my post again. Thanks! George II Nov 2019 #45
Sure. Got some cold hard facts to back up that statement? progressoid Nov 2019 #47
From my link. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #52
Employment at will - termination for any reason or no reason at all- bye-bye Backseat Driver Nov 2019 #60
Documenting, progressive discipline and witnesses are certainly to be expected at a large retail WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2019 #65
Bullshit. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2019 #70
I know Texas is a right to work state. BigMin28 Nov 2019 #56
What you are detailing is documented 'violations'. sheshe2 Nov 2019 #58
You are conflating "right to work" with "at-will employment." WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2019 #63
technically, maybe... quickesst Nov 2019 #57
Cause is needed only to avoid Buzz cook Nov 2019 #59
Rec. Thank you, Uncle Joe. n/t Judi Lynn Nov 2019 #61
This is an issue I'm happy to see getting some attention EmInColorado Nov 2019 #66
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