So I’m in middle of this long line that’s moving at a decent pace. From what I can see, a very distinguised looking gentleman at the front of the line appears to be handing out money. The line moves faster and before I know it, it’s my turn at the front. I look at the gentleman’s face and it’s none other than President Obama wearing one of those tuxedo t-shirts. He notices that I’m staring and blurts out “it’s formal but I want everyone to know that I still like to party.” What? Before I can respond. He asks me “How much and what do you need it for?” As I’m trying to figure out what to say, my mouth decides to speak on my behalf, “Going to Vegas for a nice weekend so I’ll need a million.” What? I just told Barrack that I needed a million dollars to blow in Vegas. This is crazy! Faster than I can apologize for being a complete idiot, he’s already handed me the money and instructed me to “throw some down on 8 the hard way”. Next thing I know I hear a baby’s cry and I come back to reality. I was just in a far away place, but boy was that place fun.
Now I don’t consider myself the daydreaming type but something must have caused my brainwaves to go awry. Perhaps it’s because I can’t seem to get my head around the budget that President Obama recently signed. I mean c’mon, $25 million for employee misclassification?? It sounds as if President Obama is really bent on trying to tap a revenue stream that sits idle with many employers abusing worker laws. Though I applaud his drive, I can’t come to trust the hands whom have been awarded with this $25 million bag o’ money. Directing funds aimed at putting a stop to employee misclassification sounds like a good idea but is it really worth it if the infrastructure is already in place? Instead of handing over additional money for agencies to do their job, why not instruct them to direct more of their focus toward worker misclassification?
I may sound naive in saying this but if federal and state agencies really wanted to crack down on worker misclassification, how about if they start paying visits to construction sites. I’d be willing to bet that at least three out of ten sites would have a possible offender at that location.
I guess all that I really want out of this budgetary money is for progress to be made. Is that too much to ask? So far this administration has handed out money without the thought of how it will be spent. We don’t need is another federal law aimed at curbing worker misclassification but instead let’s spend the money to enforce the laws we currently have in place. If not, the next time you’re in Vegas look for someone who spending money uncontrollably to see if they have the words “Vegas made possible by the federal government” on a name tag.