Ex-Linus Tech Tips employee alleges mistreatment and poor conditions: “no one gets a break” - Dexerto::undefined

  • @Sanctus@lemmy.world
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    6111 months ago

    So why can’t employees talk about pay? Thats just an accidental whoopsie? According to the handbook they have to demonetize their channels if they have youtube channels. Guess thats just another accident? No, its malicious squashing of could-be competition while simulteanously putting their positions on a pedestal. Its classic capitalist tactics.

      • @sheogorath@lemmy.world
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        2311 months ago

        Yep, he basically built his empire off the back of his employer. LTT basically uses NCIX inventory for their early videos.

        • @dman87@sh.itjust.works
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          711 months ago

          That’s not totally accurate. It was initially a symbiotic relationship. Linus was providing marketing for NCIX as well in the early days. That does not detract from the reality that LTT would be nothing without the early support of NCIX.

    • @tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk
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      11 months ago

      They can’t even say that… law trumps contract. I had to look that up for vancouver, but…

      "employers in B.C. cannot dismiss, suspend, demote, discipline or harass an employee who:

      • Asks their employer about their pay
      • Reveals their pay to another employee or someone applying to work with their employer
      • Asks the employer about its pay transparency report
      • Gives information to the Director of Pay Transparency about their employer"

      https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gender-equity/pay-transparency-laws-in-bc

      • @Sanctus@lemmy.world
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        311 months ago

        Thats not a reason for cloak and dagger tactics. If that employee deserves more pay for the skill and effort they put in it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade. There is no reason to obfuscate pay unless your employer is being dishonest. Like mine is. I live this dude, everyday. Its all a package deal thats easier to spot than santa clause at a strip joint.

        • @Sax_Offender@lemmy.world
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          211 months ago

          it should be announced loudly like they hold the Galaga high score at the local arcade

          Hello, fellow old person.

          • @Sanctus@lemmy.world
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            11 months ago

            This is the worst take on this matter. No, you should be honest. If that upsets people because they aren’t performing you can use that as an opportunity to figure out why they aren’t doing well. This should be a mutually beneficial thing. But because people are salty, and because it feels like (feels like, not is) its easier to just hire a new person and toss the current one this leads to employers opting for the cost of a high turn over and bad feelings all around. Dishonesty only pays if you don’t think about it at all.