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Tivo said:
The role of an employer - meaning business - is to maximize earnings.
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No dispute.
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Tivo said:
Each employee costs a certain amount for X amount of production. If some employees are doing X amount of production but due to other factors cost the employer much more, the employer has a right - a responsibility in the case of publicly held companies - to mitigate those costs.
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I agree, which is why healthcare shouldn't be a part of the corporate structure for the business to bear. Insurance is an individual issue, and should be dealt with by individuals. If employers want their employees to stay in shape, they can always offer discounted gym memberships as part of a company promotion for fitness.
Mandating employers provide healthcare is a mistake I think. Employees should be able to make enough to provide their own insurance for themselves, from the company and providers they choose that best suit their needs.
Wages can, and should be used as production motivation factor for individual employees.