Is it wrong to take pens from work?
489006
Nope.\nI take as many office supplies as I can all the time.
962202
True, it is not fair and we hate working with people who are so full of BS, especially when we come to work every day, because we want to do the "right thing'.\n\nHowever...........I was told something many years ago by a manager, that I will never forget and will share with you right now..........\n\nYou worry about you and not what every one else is doing or not doing for that matter. Make sure you come to work when you are supposed to and do the best job that YOU possibly can do. \n\nWhat your co-worker is doing is not going unoticed and what you are doing is not going unoticed. Let's see how long your co-worker will be employed versus you.
757398
Yes,  but you are just inhaling fumes not the liquid.  Shut the vents or ask the boss to get you a mask.  You should have the right to refuse to work because of health concerns. Call your local Labour office.
348513
It is always more appropriate to put such a thing in writing.  And don't forget to keep a copy for yourself, in case there is ever a question about you wrote.  I'm not sure if you're leaving happily or not, but remember it can be best to not burn bridges - at worst, keep the letter neutral and to the point (I hereby give my resignation, effective on -date- - sign and date it), and at best use it as an opportunity to let them know what you appreciated most about working there, what good things you'll walk away with.  \n\nYou really never know what doors this might re-open in the future somewhere, somehow.  Even if you don't plan on going back there, supervisors move on, too, and you never know where or how you'll run in to someone.  \n\nHey, good luck in whatever you're doing next.
866657
Thats actually very dangerous and done out of carelessness. I would report it to your boss. Let them know that needles laying around is very dangerous and you refuse to work in an environment where bloody needles can stick you anytime without knowing! ewww thats very dangerous, becareful & goodluck!
421694
It is a weird phenomenon.  People take the strangest things.  I exhibit at a lot of trade shows, and we have free pens, toys, etc., and sometimes one person will come by and take every single free item off the table (like fifteen pens) and then take what isn't available (like our banner or the like.) Most of the stuff is just worthless junk. \n\nI don't like to touch or take anything that does not belong to me.  It has nothing to do with needing it or not.  I just find other people's stuff to be gross.  I won't buy anything used or antiques for the same reason.  To me it is like wearing someone else's underwear.  You just don't go there.  Yuck! But that's another disorder in itself, I suppose.
60975
Rude yes, but illegal, no.  It could be against COMPANY policy.  You may want to check with Human Resources / Personnal.
993078
Re-evaluate your job and what you were hired to do.  Just do your work, do it well, stay out of office politics.  Stop chatting so much, because whatever your talking about, it's controversial and provoking others to snitch.  A competent boss may one day decide to rid the office of the both of you, just to serve as an example to others to "just do what you were hired to do and save the cattyness for your off duty hours".
879396
You will have them in your work place, if you dont work try to find someone who does work in a care setting  and get them to photocopy them for you
175246
If you want to remove ink from paper to alter or falsify a document, that would be illegal.
348570
I would imagine it is legal.  Some companies require a doctor's note if you miss more than one day of work.  As far as disclosing specific medical information, I would say your friend is not required to disclose anything she is not comfortable sharing.  If she feels she is being treated unfairly, she can contact the Dept. of Labor and discuss it with them.
87381
Are you crazy!  You have no choice but to sack her.  It is theft as well as just plain dishonest.  If you keep her on your staff You are reflecting a belief that you condone such activities.
286273
It depends if they gave it to you as a gift or office supply.  If they gave it to you to take home, it is a gift.  If they gave it to you to use in the office, then it is not.
310647
Well......keep following the rules But Do Not and I repeat Do Not follow your co-workers around telling them how they are not following the rules and also don't be a "tattle tale".   Nobody likes working with someone like that. And as Crazy as it sounds just because you follow all the rules to a T it doesn't mean that You are more productive or a more valuable employee than someone who may bend them sometimes. Just focus on your own work and what you do and you won't have time to worry about who is following the rules.    Good Luck.
902328
Assuming that "writing up" as you term it means that a written memo or letter about the incident was placed in an employee's personnel file.  Yes, an employer may (and does) do this.  If the employee works under a union contract, there may be stipulations in that contract which permit an employee to examine his/her personnel file and contribute a rebuttal if they wish.   It's not illegal to write the memo and place it in the file.  \n\nIf the employee does not work under a union contract, all bets are off.  The employer can do what they want, when they want, so long as they don't violate discrimination laws when they do it.
556765
I write a lot and also share things with my best friends but I do have my secret garden. I believe it is sane to talk about things or even just at least write about things instead of keeping it all inside. It can be dangerous.
781400
If you have an anonymous system for employee complaints, then use it to bring this to their attention. This kind of stuff isn't conducive to a healthy workplace, I would think someone in upper management would want to know. However, if you are working in a smaller company, you will have to decide if you feel its safe to speak up or not. \n\nNo, its not normal.