My dad's first real job after college was at an oil rig company in the United Arab Emirates, 40 some odd years ago. His boss went to fire a ship captain who was rude. My dad did some research and found out the guy was a "national" of the UAE. They... were not meant to be fired.
So my dad tells his boss that they can't fire the guy. The boss insists. The man is fired. He apparently shrugs, and says, "you're not going to like what happens next."
A few weeks later, a lawsuit appears. Eventually, the boss is called to testify. 2/
A few weeks later, a lawsuit appears. Eventually, the boss is called to testify. 2/
After a bunch of to and fro, the Judge finally says "Listen, how many people work for your company?"
Boss: 15,000.
Judge: "And you can't find *somewhere* to put this guy?"
Boss: No.
Judge: "Ok. I'll be back with my verdict." /3
Boss: 15,000.
Judge: "And you can't find *somewhere* to put this guy?"
Boss: No.
Judge: "Ok. I'll be back with my verdict." /3
A few minutes later, the judge returned and awarded the man, who was in his 30s, a lifetime pension with cost of living adjustments.
And they never fired a UAE national ever again. The end.
And they never fired a UAE national ever again. The end.
I really need to write all his stories down.
And people say the FLSA can be a powerful remedy!
And people say the FLSA can be a powerful remedy!
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