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[–] Broc_Lia 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I don't think that really works out. By paying them $12, he's acknowledging that they deserve pay, and his position on paid work is that you should be getting $15 or not getting the job at all. The argument that he's paying them more than he has to, but not as much as he thinks he should, is a little bit hypocritical.
I'm not saying he's in breach of employment legislation. Even if they were considered workers he's still paying them above the minimum wage, I'm saying he's in breach of his principles.
[–] Terkan ago
Except it isn't a real job. It is an internship. They are there to learn, they aren't ready to do the job of a full staff member. If I was earning $15 I would not want an untrained student with no experience earning the same as me.
That's why so many are low/unpaid.
[–] Broc_Lia ago
I've honestly never understood this attitude, that if someone doing "lesser work" is earning the same or more than me it's a personal affront. So long as I get what I contracted for then I'm happy.