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My theory is that it is counterproductive to have a difference between employees and entrepreneurs. There should be a shall we say type A minimum wage for emplo
by econ 1y ago
My theory is that it is counterproductive to have a difference between employees and entrepreneurs. There should be a shall we say type A minimum wage for employees who have full time contracts for unlimited duration, healthcare, unemployment savings, paid sick leave, vacations, pension and are members of a union etc etc. This would be the lowest minimum wage available. Employers should be free to drop any of the above for a fee. You might for example want to hire someone for only 6 months or for the duration of a project. This would both require a considerably higher salary and payments into some unemployment fund. The difference should be such that it is financially exciting for an employer to replace the 6 month contract with one for unlimited time.
The main idea is that you need help right now and shouldn't be obstructed with pensions and healthcare puzzles. I just want you to mow my lawn. Maybe mow it at all my 700 properties. What is the difference?
- InitialLastName 1y agoHow about, like just about every other country in the developed world, we build a social safety net and welfare system that isn't tied to employment, and then employers don't have to worry about any of those things that aren't "does this person's labor provide value in excess of the amount I (and/or anyone else) am willing to pay them".
- econ 1y agoYes, that too would dramatically simplify things.