re: yelp employee writes open letter to ceo about living wage> fired

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3/5 I've not been personally involved in Talia being let go and it was not because she posted a Medium letter directed at me.

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@jeremys 4/5 Two sides to every HR story so Twitter army please put down the pitchforks. The reality of such a high Bay Area cost of living is...

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Yelp CEO on twitter

the end is nigh

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What is the purpose of a business?

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To make a reasonable profit, but not on the backs of underpaid workers. Don't exploit.

I have nothing against profit. Zero. I have stock in companies that make profits but they pay their workers well. Look at Berkshire Hathaway - it invests in companies like the BNSF Railroad and Heinz - both companies that pay their employees well.

Yes I am sure the guy who cleans the bathrooms at Heinz is rolling in the dough

That's funny, on Indeed it says a janitor makes $15k

General laborer for Kraft Heinz starting at $11.10 per hour

Took me 90 seconds of research


Kraft Foods is currently seeking candidates wanting to work in a team environment in the Newberry operation. Successful candidates are willing to contribute improvement ideas and suggestions to help continue the success of the plant. Candidates will work in a slaughter (turkey) environment. Associates will perform general production duties in a food manufacturing environment, following strict product safety and quality standards. Interested individuals must be able to work in a fast paced, multifaceted environment and meet defined physical activities. Must be able to work 1st Shift.

Pay starts at $11.10 per hour

Location (External)Newberry, SCEEO PolicyKraft Heinz Company, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Kraft Heinz Company, Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 847 646-6044 for assistance.

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That's funny, on Indeed it says a janitor makes $15k

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Big difference between a "janitor" generically v. someone who cleans at the Heinz plant. I went for specifics and industrial cleaners do much better than some custodian somewhere.

No, I mean a custodian at Heinz makes $15k a year. They really take care of him/her

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No, I mean a custodian at Heinz makes $15k a year. They really take care of him/he

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You are wrong. Even Thibadoe, a right winger, conceded a Heinz janitor makes $11.10 per hour which is $23,088. So, you are wrong.

Went through a two week long operations management class for a large company some years ago. This class had mangers from all over the United States. First question asked was "raise your hand if you work in California." Spent two days just discussing the mess that is the state of California.

There are so many lawsuits there, it's amazing they even have an economy. I don't know if it was just our company or all companies in California but there was no such thing as a "salaried" employee in California. Hourly only. Also look up the Green Chair Law too. Something along the lines of an employee in California has to be able to sit down for 15 minutes once an hour. Point is, I'm surprised this chick hasn't sued Yelp for millions. Suing employers is the in thing in California.