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progressoid

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55. It's citing events from the 1980's

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #53)

Mon Nov 11, 2019, 12:42 AM

Nov 2019

Newsflash. Times have changed since the 80's.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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A retail worker who misses a shift because of an emergency can be fired on the spot. [View all] Uncle Joe Nov 2019 OP

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