How much control should the US
How much control should the USWhy does the government think they need to regulate private businesses? When it comes to working conditions, employers must be responsible to create fair standards of how businesses should operate. Business owners must be able to make independent decisions regarding wages, hours, and safety to allow one�s business to be successful.
During President Regan�s years in office, he initiated a policy to deregulate businesses. He eliminated as many restrictions as possible, to let the businesses regulate themselves. This means that these companies can pay employees any amount desired, so long as they meet federal minimum wage standard. A special salary for employees working overtime is unnecessary. Successful businesses will choose to pay extra anyway, as this will create a
competition between businesses for quality employees.
The hours an employee works need not be regulated so long as the employee is
compensated for the time worked. An example of how regulations can be
counterproductive is in France. Currently employees are not allowed to work more than 35 hours per week. As of the 1st...
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