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McDonalds’ Workers Serving Up Unhappy Meals? Injured Workers In the News, #109

Posted on February 5, 2024

A problematic workplace has plagued an Australian McDonalds.  Alleged rat infestation created workplace disharmony along with “… falling ceiling tiles, exposed wiring, and broken air conditioners that are subjecting workers to unnecessary risks.” News.com.au This article will discuss how whether these  workplace problems necessarily translate into workers’ compensation claim for work injury. Do These McDonalds' Facts Constitute a Work Injury? With California Law, horrible work conditions do not automatically translate into work injury claims.  Dangerous work conditions are a matter for...

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HIGH SCHOOL COACHES STRESSED BY HARASSMENT: INJURED WORKERS’ IN THE NEWS, #108

Posted on February 5, 2024

Long Beach High School Basketball Coaches are reportedly getting  harassed on the job. It has been reported reported that a second coach recently resigned. With the last resignation, the Coach indicated that they received text messages from the parents. "It was eating me alive—the text messages I received, the messages going back and forth on Instagram,"  Nbc News.  The reporting noted that “both coaches emphasized that these aggressive parents are making volunteer coaching positions difficult to justify, as the toll on mental health becomes too significant.” Nbc News.  The news report...

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TACO HELL? INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #107

Posted on December 20, 2023

A Mexican Restaurant- Taco John’s-was on the verge of being renamed Taco Hell.  Reportedly, an infestation of unruly teenagers was turning a paradise of guacamole and  fajitas into purgatory. According to the Nypost.com, there were multiple events which involved activities such as middle school students stealing soda and condiments.  The teens were accused of leaving huge messes and disrespecting employees.  They also made problems in the lobby.  On one occasion, a rock was tossed at am employee. This article will discuss the nature of workers’ compensation stress claims in a hostile work...

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STORE CLERK KILLED OVER UNACCEPTABLE CASH PAYMENT: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #106

Posted on December 14, 2023

As reported on kansascity.com, a 21-year-old Store Clerk was fatally shot by a Customer.  The murder of the clerk was the result of a currency dispute;  the Customer tried to make a cigar purchase with money that was in bad shape.  The Clerk refused the payment.  According to the account, “the Customer pulled out a gun and demanded the cigar…[and]... The Clerk gave the Customer the cigar and asked him to leave.” The Customer proceeded to fire two shots at the Clerk. This case will be analyzed under California Law.  The reporting on this matter did not speak of any spouse, children or...

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