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Originally Posted by darcane
Some businesses have been adding on a "Living Wage Surcharge" to the receipt to make it very transparent. I think all affected businesses should show this so consumers really get an idea of the ramifications.
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Not to bring up a new controversial topic, but I heard of companies passing on increased healthcare costs in a similar fashion, but with very poor reception. I kept seeing comments that they were cheap and petty.
My father's business just failed. Going through his paperwork, I saw plenty of expenses that he simply could not afford to pay. To be honest, Mom worked for free, but she earned at least $15 hourly, plus benefits, and retirement.