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And get fired without pay. Contractors have some problems of their own, but their contract usually guarantees a certain amount of pay and if they're any kind of smart, specific job duties.
Even in the USA I don't think that companies can get away with that.
I have worked for US employers and they are generally aware that contracts are somewhat more enforced than worker rights.
That's what I said. Contracts protect their named contractors. It's the regular employees who would get fucked here.
If only everywhere were so fortunate.