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Comment by nullfield | Hacker News Reader

God, if this was documented properly it’d be such a lawyer slam-dunk.

Even if it is, lawyers are expensive. $400-$800/hour expensive. The labor law isn’t strong enough and leaves out too many grey areas and even if it’s an open and shut case, the fines/ settlements are often too low to pursue. Unless you are rich and spiteful like…

Labor law in the US is actually one of the strongest and best in the world for workers It's why millions have come to the US, especially conservative states, to work and restart their life.

> Labor law in the US is actually one of the strongest and best in the world for workers

The law itself might be one of the strongest and best in the world. Unfortunately it's very much Not Enforced Well.

Have you ever worked in the United States? Because this comment is absolutely hilarious if you have.

In the United States, you can be dismissed for any reason, with no recourse, and no obligation on part of the employer for compensation. You have no guaranteed benefits and hell, you aren't even entitled to vacation time. Unionization is scant and union busting is legal. Labor law enforcement is anemic at best.

Especially in the southern, conservative states where labor laws and enforcement are even weaker than in the south.

i find this hard to believe

I'm not sure about this specific case, but the government (Department of Labor) can take action against employers in relation to individual employees.