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Re:FTC to crack down on companies taking advantage of gig wo... by jononomo on Saturday September 17, 2022 @01:58PM (#32879668)
Maybe companies should be required to provide all their workers with three square meals a day, as well as housing, childcare, an automobile, clothing, and furniture.
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Re:FTC to crack down on companies taking advantage of gig wo... by t-writescode on Saturday September 17, 2022 @04:29PM (#32881271)
I believe that's defined as a "living wage" and I think companies should be required to provide that, too.
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Re:FTC to crack down on companies taking advantage of gig wo... by jononomo on Saturday September 17, 2022 @11:04PM (#32884041)
No, I mean in addition to a wage, of course -- just like health insurance is provided by the company in addition to a wage.
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