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In reply to the discussion: Unemployable At 50 Fate Of Present And Future Workers [View all]gtar100
(4,192 posts)It's all couched in language that says it's to promote the health of their employees. And I have no doubt in my mind that the recommendations are the right thing for a person to do. However, I do not trust the motives of corporations. What would they do if an employee was diagnosed with cancer in their 40's or 50's - something that inevitably would require long-term and expensive treatment? Probably not fire them outright but early screenings provide them plenty of time to provide "incentive" to get someone to quit.
Color me cynical. In this regard, I am. Employers have no business being involved in health care. Funny how they've put themselves right in the middle despite the additional overhead it incurs. From a bottom line perspective, one would think they would be the biggest proponent of a single payer system. But they aren't. I cannot help but wonder why.