Got a License to Work?
In a recent report and video, the Institute
for Justice gives an excellent summary of how government licensing
requirements to enter occupations like interior design, massage therapy, or
shampooing are raising time and cost barriers to people who just want to
work.
In this video IJ research director Dick Carpenter shares the
results of a study of 102 low to middle income jobs (i.e. not doctors and
lawyers) that impose on average require would-be workers to: (1) pay
$209 in fees, (2) pass an exam, and (3) endure 275 days of training, or the
equivalent of about 9 months. All this before earning a paycheck!
IJ also notes that burdensome licensing requirements have not been shown to
protect public health and safety. Rather, they increase costs to consumers and
keep would-be competitors out of legally protected (i.e. licensed) industries.
Read More: http://cfif.org/v/freedom_line_blog/14375/got-a-li...
That is like a Work Card in Las Vegas... to work there, you have to have one - or more.
It has been that way since 1947.
They have 3 cards...
Sheriff Card (Says you are not a criminal).. Cost is $139.25 Most casino's require them.. and anything regarding security (requiring a special Sheriff Card).
Health Card (Says you are healthy) Needed with jobs where you deal with people or food. Cost is $50 per card + Health Tests depending on industry at $50 to $80 each.
TAM Card - says you are not a drunk ... $23 to $35, depending on the type of alcohol awareness training you received..
1) $209 FEES = COLLECT TAXES;
2) PASS AN EXAM = COLLECT TAXES;
3) JOB TRAINING = COLLECT TAXES