Penland is a Disappointment
I too was disappointed by Penland's legalistic response. If they truly believe their policies are fair and responsible, then that is the case they should make. I believe in supporting nonprofits that are sensitive to economic fairness with employees. Simply being barely legal is too low a bar.
Sincerely,
David Freeman
Sincerely,
David Freeman
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They were not in compliance with the law by not keeping proper records, nor by not paying for overtime; and looking at their healthy financial state, it makes one wonder why they would treat artists so shabbily. I certainly hope they have changed the way they do business, but after reading their letter, I doubt very much if there's been much of a shift there.
It is fine to employ one on any terms over the minimum required by law. The problem is that Penland did NOT DO WHAT IS RIGHT:
1) Investigate all past illegal payment of overtime
2) Make a good faith effort to contact ALL OFFENDED.
3) Leave OPEN THE DATE TO MAKE A LEGITIMATE CLAIM.
4) Settle ALL CLAIMS OBJECTIVELY.
5) Make a WRITTEN PUBLIC ACKNOWLEGEMENT and APOLOGY.
6) Ensure that all future employment contracts meet minimum LEGAL STANDARDS.
It is fine to employ one on any terms over the minimum required by law. The problem is that Penland did NOT DO WHAT IS RIGHT:
1) Investigate all past illegal payment of overtime
2) Make a good faith effort to contact ALL OFFENDED.
3) Leave OPEN THE DATE TO MAKE A LEGITIMATE CLAIM.
4) Settle ALL CLAIMS OBJECTIVELY.
5) Make a WRITTEN PUBLIC ACKNOWLEGEMENT and APOLOGY.
6) Ensure that all future employment contracts meet minimum LEGAL STANDARDS.