• afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Because it is a transparent attempt to pay less bonuses and I am betting exploits some condition in the insurance and/or tax code to get a better deal for the corporation.

    How about companies just pay the end of the year bonus and not make a big deal about it?

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          1 year ago

          I’m not attempting to excuse the behavior by any means (no matter how much it sounds otherwise).

          Just explaining that this is behavior we can and should expect from an authoritarian state with no regard for human rights. Hopefully that clarifies things a little bit.

          • isles@lemmy.world
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            1 year ago

            Yes, and reading the parent I see they were speaking of exploiting laws, not people specifically. Thanks for clarifying, hope you have a nice day

    • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Or it’s because insurance companies offer discounts for companies that offer these programs. The employer uses some (or all) of that money to encourage employees to be healthier which A. makes them healthier. B. saves the insurance company/insurance money. C. helps boost productivity. and D. makes everyone overall happier.