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Two reasons.

From a social justice perspective, allowing free labor is an insult to human dignity and leech in society. It is often associated with coercive behavior, and when events happen, like “workplace” injuries, society is stuck with cleaning up the mess.

From a revenue perspective, free labor is an untaxed gift to the company, and it’s highly likely that “free” really means compensation by some indirect, off book means.

A corporation isn’t a group of friends. You’re welcome to do anything in a group or charitable endeavor.



> "a social justice perspective, allowing free labor is an insult to human dignity and leech in society"

...... no, it isn't. The state does not own me. I should be free to do what I want with whomever I want. Not just whatever you deem to be "in a group or charitable endeavor".




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