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Re: Is this sexism?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date: 
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:38:18 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
Why isn't this a matter for employers to choose? In an ideal world,
shouldn't employers be able to decide they want their company to be family
friendly and offer a palette of benefits that attract families, or
conversely, decide that they want their company to be a party happy place
and offer a palette of benefits that attract swinging singles?

I think that would be what I'd suggest. It's up to the company to decide
whether or not to undertake such a policy. If they pull it off, great! But
my personal guess is that any company that tries it is liable to get a
mouthful of abuse with regards or in response to the policy. And as such, it
likewise makes an even worse choice for government legislation.

DaveE



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  Re: Is this sexism?
 
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Eaton writes: <snip> (...) Well of course! IMHO, other than the common law prohibitions we've had all along there isn't much of *anything* that makes a good choice for government legislation. :-) But the usual (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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(...) (not picking on Dave E per se, he's asking good questions) Why isn't this a matter for employers to choose? In an ideal world, shouldn't employers be able to decide they want their company to be family friendly and offer a palette of benefits (...) (23 years ago, 29-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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