One of the most frequent questions I get asked is what kind of labor laws govern cat painting contractors. Surprisingly, there are none. However, PETA is lobbying Congress to extend child labor laws and minimum wage requirements to our industry.
The absence of government regulations allows you to pay really cheap wages. Because labor is the largest expense for a painting contractor, driving wages into the basement permits you to offer the lowest prices in town. This will give you a huge competitive advantage and go a long way toward overcoming the bias against cat contractors.
This will likely result in high turnover among your workforce, but the labor market for illiterate quadripeds is virtually non-existent. So you will have a steady stream of applicants just begging for a job. I suggest that you use this to your advantage and continually remind your workers that they can be easily replaced.
While there are no labor laws governing your feline painting business, some locales do have ordinances that may have some impact on your operations. For example, some communities have leash laws and regulations that require you to pick up dog feces. Contact your local authorities to determine what laws will apply to you.
In addition, most communities require dogs to be licensed and vaccinated. While it may be tempting to hire illegal dogs so that you can drive wages even lower, I recommend against this. The few extra dollars that you will earn are not worth the risk of being stigmatized for hiring illegal workers.
Captain Otto
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