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But it shows also the unwisdom of leaving the government free to determine the substance of the contract of service.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “But it shows also the unwisdom of leaving the government free to determine the substance of the contract of service.”
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Laski warns against allowing the government to unilaterally define the terms of employment contracts, advocating for oversight.
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