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What if we replaced "employee" with mechanic? Would you be in favour of making it illegal for people to switch mechanics 'at-will'. Then you would have to pr
by rondon2 15y ago
What if we replaced "employee" with mechanic? Would you be in favour of making it illegal for people to switch mechanics 'at-will'. Then you would have to prove that your mechanic was terrible before you could use someone else.
- ifearthenight 15y agoWouldn't you consider a mechanic a contractor? And you should be able to end a contract with a contractor too (depending on the terms you signed together). An employer/employee relationship is (at least legally) a whole different kettle of fish.
- rondon2 15y agoThe laws differentiating between a contractor/employee vary based on country, state, etc. But at the core they are the same thing. One party is providing compensation in exchange for a service. People that oppose 'right to work' and 'at-will' employment tend to not understand this until you put them in the position of the party that is providing the compensation. Once they are forced to pay for a service they do not want/need/like they are less likely to support laws like the ones in the article.
- ifearthenight 15y agoGood point about services that you don't want/need/like but is an employee really providing a service? Isn't some onus of responsibility on an employer as the One in the position of power? I think employing someone should be a long term commitment that involves education to bring them up to a level that you consider good enough. Otherwise shouldn't you just outsource the work?
- kenjackson 15y agoEmployers typically impose must more stringent requirements than a typical contract. For example, I can have multiple car mechanics, but typically can't work multiple jobs, and have multiple on back up if one falls through.
- balloot 15y agoA mechanic is a business selling its services. An employee is an individual. It's an apples-to-oranges comparison.
- guest53214 15y agoMechanic is also an individual.