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		HPsquared on May 11, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Majority of gig economy workers are earning below ... On the first point - why not indeed? Why ban unproductive work?

friendzis on May 11, 2023 | [–]

Some companies pay minimum wage because they cannot pay more. Some companies pay minimum wage because they can not pay more. Once you allow the latter to pay less - they will, in a heartbeat. And policymakers do not want that.

brewdad on May 11, 2023 | [–]

No one is banning unproductive work. You still have to pay for it though.

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