• FuglyDuck@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Can’t really do that,

    The US government isn’t party to private contracts. Can’t dictate terms in that manner.

    Unless you literally want to socialize all economic activities everywhere.

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      8 months ago

      I mean, they actually can. That’s a completely facetious argument. Laws can set standards without defining everything. It’s done all the time.

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      8 months ago

      The US government isn’t party to private contracts

      Learn what at-will employment is and how much of the US is stuck with it

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        8 months ago

        I’m fully aware of at will employment.

        I fail to see how that helps with the 32 workweek. You’re not going to get a general strike, and there’s plenty of people who will happily move into that job.

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          8 months ago

          If you’re fully aware of what at-will is then you’d know saying

          The US government isn’t party to private contracts

          Is silly when the overwhelming majority of employees in this country do not have a private contract for employment

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            8 months ago

            Yes they do.

            A contract is simply an agreement- in the case of employment, to provide work for payment. Even at will, that is a contract. The contract can be terminated any time at will by either party, but it’s still a contract.