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But business groups argued the plan could prove unworkable, and voiced concerns that day-one unfair dismissal rights would discourage firms from hiring.

"It also discourages people from doing anything other than work, because there's no work-life balance any more."

In favor of ending quarterly reporting: Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says the costs of quarterly reporting discourages companies from going public, to the detriment of everyday investors.

Delvin Lane, chief executive of InstaVolt which develops and installs chargers, said the tax could discourage people from switching to electric cars.

Ken said the scammers also discouraged them from speaking to their family.