#36: It is Never Ok to Exploit Your Workers
It’s funny how some people think that paying their employees a fair wage is too much to ask for… They’re quick to blame things like unemployment insurance and workman’s comp insurance for being unable to afford it. Newsflash: those things are required by law for a reason! And what about the profits that these companies are making?
Don’t they have a responsibility to their employees and the community they operate in? It’s not about being lazy or entitled; it’s about being able to live with dignity and respect. And if a company can’t afford to pay their employees a living wage, maybe they shouldn’t be in business in the first place…