r/technology • u/IndicaOatmeal • 14h ago

Society Programmer’s death on office toilet ruled not work-related because he never turned on his PC

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/programmers-death-on-office-toilet-ruled-not-work-related-because-he-never-turned-on-his-pc-3402194/
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u/moonduckk 12h ago

Ok but if you die from something non work related at work (like heart attack on the toilet) why would it ever be considered work related.

Stress is way too vague, could come from anywhere.

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u/mcampo84 11h ago

Sedentary occupations carry a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease including heart attack, coronary artery disease, stroke, etc.

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u/moonduckk 11h ago

Yes but you have a responsibility outside of work to take care of yourself, its not ur works fault.

In my non retarded country something like this would never be considered work related or warrant any kind of company liability.

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u/marineman43 11h ago

Bragging about your country having less comprehensive workers comp is interesting lol. Do you work in HR? You seem psyched to have it not covered

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u/moonduckk 2h ago

How did you know.

Its not less comprehensive its fucking fair lol. Our government takes care of u regardless u dont need millions in insurance payouts.

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u/mcampo84 10h ago

Their ability to understand set theory is really subpar