“We tried to work with Diane in order to accommodate her alleged disability,” said Supervisor Nathan Hawkins, “but she dropped the ball, so we were forced to fire her.” “Diane thinks we could’ve done more,” said HR Director Carolyn McGill. “In fact, …
Government reports big jump in the number of workplace injuries
When it comes to keeping your staffers safe, now is not the time to let down your guard. Here’s why: The number of injuries among U.S. employees is on the rise. The recently released Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses from the U.S. …
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Brothers exact revenge against man who exposed their illegal business activities
Overview: Two brothers decided to exact revenge against an employee who told federal officials about their scheme to hire illegal immigrants. The scenario: Shortly after he started working for Wolf Tree, a company that provides tree-trimming …
You Make The Call: Woman dead after utility vehicle slams into trailer
“Listen, Tammy,” said George, the supervisor, “we did everything we could to make sure April was adequately trained before she began operating that utility vehicle. I can’t believe you’re now contending that our training was deficient.” “Whatever …
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What to do when an allergy sufferer requests a workplace accommodation
When you consider that more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year, you know there’s a pretty good chance someone on your crew is currently battling an allergy. There’s also a chance that an allergy sufferer will ask for a …
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High levels of cannabis dust lead to deadly asthma attack
Summary: A female crew member who’d reported breathing problems due to high levels of cannabis dust in her workplace ended up on life support in a hospital after she collapsed on the job. The incident: When Lorna McMurrey of West Springfield, MA, …
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