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Burned out light costs employer $12.7 million

November 30, 2009 by Fred Hosier

Posted in: Bizarre Accident of the Week, Falls, Special Report, cost of safety, new court decision

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A burned out light, two identical doors and an 18-foot fall add up to a costly jury verdict for one employer.

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Tags: 18-foot fall, burned out light, costly jury verdict, disability

Is violent worker protected from firing by disability law?

September 21, 2009 by Fred Hosier

Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, disabilities and safety

A diabetic employee can’t control his hypoglycemic episodes. In recent episodes, he’s become disoriented around dangerous equipment and threatened violence against co-workers. Can you fire him for safety reasons, or is he protected under disability law?

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Tags: diabetic, disability, violent worker

Is violent worker protected from firing by disability law?

September 18, 2009 by Fred Hosier

Posted in: Special Report, Worker health, disabilities and safety, new court decision

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A diabetic employee can’t control his hypoglycemic episodes. In recent episodes, he’s become disoriented around dangerous equipment and threatened violence against co-workers. Can you fire him for safety reasons, or is he protected under disability law?

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Tags: Americans with Disabilities Act, diabetes, disability, fire worker for safety reasons, hypoglycemic episode