WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — For North Carolina’s newest senator, having employees wash their hands is an issue the free market should decide.
Speaking at an event at the Bipartisan Policy Center on Monday, Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, was discussing regulatory policy when he told the story of when he was a state legislator.
Tillis said when he was having coffee that a constituent asked if he believed it was important to have employees wash their hands before handling food. But Tillis said it actually illustrated his point. “I don’t have any problem with Starbucks if they choose to opt out of this policy as long, as they post a sign that says, ‘We don’t require our employees to wash their hands after leaving the restroom,’ ” he said. “The market will take care of that.”
While likely meant to be humorous, the comment come at a time when Republican politicians have come under scrutiny for their views on public health.
Tillis is a pompous ass, I knew it when he was running in the fall. The signs are required as a reminder to employees to wash their hands. They have no enforcement power and are required by law. The state will give you the signs if you ask. Same with No smoking signs, Mr Tillis has no problem with that regulation though does he.
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