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How to Start a Business, Monday, Period 3
"Technically speaking, this is skipping ahead a bit," Zayne said. "But today is an American holiday in honor of workers, so I couldn't resist the theme."
"Let's say you're established already and you have some employees. In more affluent countries like this, that means they have some basic rights and expectations for how they'll be treated. A minimum wage to earn, breaks in the day so they can eat and rest, rules that say they can't be compelled to work more than X number of days.... As I understand it, Labor Day is in honor of the people who fought to establish those rights here. Although, really, most people just enjoy sleeping in late and having cookouts."
"Not all places treat workers this well, of course. Some countries ignore pay minimums and don't care how many hours people work. Some go straight to sweatshop labor, which is even worse. And I've been to more than a few places where workers were literally slaves."
"So today, let's take a little time to appreciate what rights workers here do have and try to keep that in mind for your own businesses," Zayne said. "And with that in mind, let's get to the modern spirit of the holiday. You're free to go. Have some fun. Eat something off a grill if that interests you."
"Let's say you're established already and you have some employees. In more affluent countries like this, that means they have some basic rights and expectations for how they'll be treated. A minimum wage to earn, breaks in the day so they can eat and rest, rules that say they can't be compelled to work more than X number of days.... As I understand it, Labor Day is in honor of the people who fought to establish those rights here. Although, really, most people just enjoy sleeping in late and having cookouts."
"Not all places treat workers this well, of course. Some countries ignore pay minimums and don't care how many hours people work. Some go straight to sweatshop labor, which is even worse. And I've been to more than a few places where workers were literally slaves."
"So today, let's take a little time to appreciate what rights workers here do have and try to keep that in mind for your own businesses," Zayne said. "And with that in mind, let's get to the modern spirit of the holiday. You're free to go. Have some fun. Eat something off a grill if that interests you."
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