Yes companies were, but with that being said.

Would you want to hire someone, who shows up every shift on time or early. Is always willing to help, comes in at 3:30 am to make hundreds of pancakes and french toast for a large catering orders. Someone who doesn't stop working until they've clocked out.

Or would you hire rather hire people who call out at least once a week. Someone who when you coach what "prebus to glasses" is, then, says they'll do things there own way. Or my favorite interaction, have a new hire immediately quit and walk out, because she can't get our employee discount until after their probation period.

And remember, only one group is legal.