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When is it illegal to fire someone for sleeping on the job?

02/02/2010

Can't you automatically pull the termination trigger if an employee nods off at his desk? Not necessarily. If an employee takes medications that cause drowsiness, you could find yourself on the wrong end of an ADA lawsuit. Here's a cautionary tale.

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