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Just walk into the office and ask for a job (europe.pub)

submitted 2 days ago by cm0002@europe.pub to c/funny@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

In the US, we do have laws that protect us sometimes. My employer has violated states laws a few times now.

What can I do? Sue them? Then I'm out of a job, so how will I pay the lawyers? Damages some even get me through half a year of bills.

I've had the exact same issues with landlords.

[–] Jiral@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

That's why in Austria we have not only Unions but a "Worker's chamber" (and also an "Enterpreneur's chamber"). While companies can prevent unions they can't prevent that chamber. If you are not part of a union you can still call the chamber and it has legal specialists, it can help you and also sue on your behalf if need be, at no cost to you. If the company fires you over your legit concern's they can also get you damages for that from that company. Of course, unions can offer stronger protection and the two institutions also work together but it is good to have a second layer that companies can't get rid off.

These things are quite different between different countries in Europe as well though.