That's a pretty weak comparison. From the article:
> BreAnn Scally, the lead plaintiff in the class action against PetSmart, told lawmakers about how she was left owing $5,500 to the company for a dog “Grooming Academy” that was initially advertised as free. Registered nurse Cassie Pennings testified about being stuck with $7,500, “more than six months’ rent,” after leaving one hospital job because she was appalled by staffing ratios during the COVID-19 pandemic and didn’t want to be complicit in neglecting patients.
College doesn't initially advertise itself to be free and then tack on thousands in fees when you try to leave. Is it overpriced and antiquated in the modern workforce? Sure. Do they create arbitrary fees out of thin air to scare you into continuing to work in an unhealthy environment? Not that I know of.
Ok, so is the issue is false advertisement rather than paid training per se? Sure, let the courts sort that out! But all things being equal, I would rather get paid while being trained and have an option to have its cost waived if I stay on for some time. Of course if training is a scam, again false advertisement. Sadly, plenty of college degrees are also a scam.
> BreAnn Scally, the lead plaintiff in the class action against PetSmart, told lawmakers about how she was left owing $5,500 to the company for a dog “Grooming Academy” that was initially advertised as free. Registered nurse Cassie Pennings testified about being stuck with $7,500, “more than six months’ rent,” after leaving one hospital job because she was appalled by staffing ratios during the COVID-19 pandemic and didn’t want to be complicit in neglecting patients.
College doesn't initially advertise itself to be free and then tack on thousands in fees when you try to leave. Is it overpriced and antiquated in the modern workforce? Sure. Do they create arbitrary fees out of thin air to scare you into continuing to work in an unhealthy environment? Not that I know of.