In cases like this one, the solution is for the other employees to look closely at their situations and realize that they are one step or disease from the same fate. An employee worth having would then begin looking for another place to work, and the company would eventually be bankrupt. Just the threat of that, if nothing else, is a framework to keep business in line. Plus, since we know this story, what rational person would take employment there--what person would replace this lady? Not an ideal solution, surely, as I said. But it's much better than socialist laws allowing whiners to run to Daddy (the government) for help.
Liberty, including private ownership and control of the means of production, is not a panacea. I don't maintain that. It is just liberty, which is enough justification in itself.
Too much insecurity.
I understand where you're coming from, but I simply don't agree. I think that reasonable labor protections is worth the cost.
Medical insurance, corporate and personal are great things when sickness strikes.
Exactly if an employer was doing something to me that I didn't like I would go elsewhere. They are always trying to give me bonuses and shows of gratitude because I make them a lot of money.
Also a long term employer will treat older employees well, because younger more mobile employees will see the treatment and become less loyal.
We seem to be heading in the French direction however where your employment is between you, your employer and the politicians.