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richardhutnik on 10 June 2012
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SamuelRSmith said:
Mr Khan said:

Deregulated grey markets like that already exist, and yes, the government doesn't try to shut it down unless its getting large enough to notice, at which point its often getting exploitative somewhere along the line.

Believe me, i'm all for the reduction of regulations that are onerous, but where we'll reach loggerheads here is the matter of what is onerous, what is unfortunately necessary, and what is just.


Lemonade stands are large enough to notice?

But, we need to regulate that. After all, those kids could be mixing cyanide into the drink.

Also, if you're really struggling to find employment because employers are worried about training costs and you leaving shortly after, just stick a little note in your resumé/cover letter that says you'll happily negotiate terms/a contract with the employer in regards to minimum employment time. Promise to not leave for another job until X amount of weeks/months/years (depending on the nature of the job).

Do you seriously think a place like McDonald's is going to bother to hire someone and offer them a contract for terms of employment?  How exactly would it be enforceable, and do they want to even bother to want to take a person to court if they did up and leave?  Corporations are usually set in their ways, and those who franchise follow very tight patterns and look to hire people in those patterns.  A problem with what you suggest is that it is devoid of consideration on the part of the employer.  And, if you want to see why employers are against unions, the main reason is that unions make them signs contracts regarding employment.  Employers want much more flexibility to hire and fire as they choose, which is why right to work is what is pushed for.  It means to have everything on a whim.  Employers know that if something comes along someone will end up jumping on it, irregardless of what people may say when hired. 

I am reminder of a time, coming out of college, I did offer to have them have me sign a contract for employment I would promise to stay with them if they hired me.  This was for an IT position.  They didn't bite on it.