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fuzzypickles34 t1_jbtils6 wrote

If working around chemicals until 8 pm, alone, were illegal, every university PhD program would be in violation. Speak with your coworker if you’re concerned for their safety, even urge them to have a plan with EH&S in case something happens while they’re working late. But there’s nothing illegal about working a few extra hours. I hope their salary increase is enough to compensate them fairly for the extra hours.

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stevester90 OP t1_jbtohtn wrote

Honestly I’m done with my current group. I’m looking for other jobs. I won’t be looking into this issue further as it’s not my job but I know with high certainty my coworker will end up hurting themselves.

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therapeutic-distance t1_jbtqn4f wrote

You are going to need a reference from your current employer to get a new job. Keep that in mind.

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stevester90 OP t1_jbualqn wrote

I understand that. They would be idiots to even consider writing a bad reference about me

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