[Brian_K_White]

"I'm not sure why it reads as 'defending [the employer]'s position'"

Saying that the employer has the right to dictate those terms is literally and explicitly doing nothing else but defending their position that they have the right to dictate those terms.

[DiggyJohnson]

You’re making the classic mistake of confusing explanation for defense. It happens all the time with the Ukraine crisis as well.

[Brian_K_White]

I grant that's possible.

[OJFord]

They can 'dictate those terms' - doesn't mean I think it's good! (Doesn't mean I don't either, I haven't commented on it!)