bloody pocket syndrome n. the tendency of workers not to report injuries received while at work. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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I like this one. people never report it because they are worried that they will not have enough money to get by!!!!!!!!!
Could also be called “Don’t have a union syndrome”.
Thanks it just sounded right
in todays world, this has become even more revelant for companies are now only allowing 3 injuries per year. any more than this will result in termination.