Zwolanek v. Baker Manufacturing Co.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of tbe circuit court for Rock county: Geobgke Gbimm, Circuit Judge. Tbe plaintiff and the defendant entered into a written contract whereby tbe plaintiff agreed to work for tbe defendant from June 1, 1907, to June 1, 1908, at tbe agreed price of twenty cents an hour to October 1, 1907, twenty-five cents an hour thereafter to January 1, 1908, and thirty cents an hour thereafter.
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Appeal from a judgment of tbe circuit court for Rock county: Geobgke Gbimm, Circuit Judge. Tbe plaintiff and the defendant entered into a written contract whereby tbe plaintiff agreed to work for tbe defendant from June 1, 1907, to June 1, 1908, at tbe agreed price of twenty cents an hour to October 1, 1907, twenty-five cents an hour thereafter to January 1, 1908, and thirty cents an hour thereafter. Tbe contract provided that it could not be terminated by either party during tbe period stated, without tbe consent of tbe other,- except that, if either party failed in the performance of duty,…
1Opinion of the CourtBauites, J.
There are a number of questions discussed, in the briefs of counsel which it is unnecessary to consider in view of the conclusion reached. The case deals with a transaction which is somewhat uncommon, but raises no novel points. 'While the practice initiated by the defendant is beneficial to its employees, it is- not difficult to see wherein it is also beneficial to the employer. It tends to induce employees to remain continuously in the employ of the same master and to render efficient services so as to minimize the possibility of discharge. It also tends to relieve the employer of the…
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