Whether this is an ingenious business model or a great way to earn $0.84 per hour, it's fun to watch.
I just finished reading Steve Shaer's book "Fix Them or Fire Them" and think it's a great resource for entrepreneurs and managers alike. He takes the tough topic of termination and breaks it down into manageable steps anyone cal follow.
Here's the book on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Fix-Them-Fire-Terminating-Underperforming/dp/0615872808/