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> Consider when companies demand that everyone RTO after promising permanent WFH. Consider when companies rescind offer letters after you've already quit your old job. Consider mass layoffs and severance.

Should these not just be regular labor law requirements?

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Perhaps, but favorable labor legislation often depends on a robust organized labor movement, especially in the United States (where no labor party is present).

They aren't though. A lot of regular labor law requirements (hours, benefits, safety requirements, etc.) are in place today because of labor unions.

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