Aubrey is a human resource executive for a manufacturing company that makes a variety of consumer products in several facilities. She is studying U.S. injury and illness trends from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify issues the company should address in its human resource policies. As she looks at nationwide trends since 1990, Aubrey identifies one that companies should correct. Which trend represents a problem for U.S. employers to address?

A) number of claims of retaliation against employees who report injuries
B) rate of injuries
C) rate of illnesses
D) illnesses as a share of total injuries and illnesses
E) number of employees learning that the law forbids retaliation for filing a complaint

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Nathalia Velez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The trend of increasing claims of retaliation against employees who report injuries represents a problem for U.S. employers to address, as it indicates a potentially harmful workplace culture that discourages reporting of injuries, which can lead to underreporting and inadequate responses to workplace hazards.

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