• @afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world
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    2711 months 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?

        • @toasteecup@lemmy.world
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          111 months 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.

    • @fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world
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      -411 months 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.