Yep. Lot of shitty employers out there.

I really feel like there should be some type of online hall of shame where really shitty employers like this can be named

Unfortunately, a job is still a job. Wake up early or don't pay your bills? Not a hard choice to make, even though you're not happy with it.

Luckily my friend is a good dev, so he didn't have a problem finding more work.

glassdoor.com?