A church fired a worker who raised concerns after finding rats and spiders in the kitchen of its childcare center, the Labor Department said

Thu, 03/23/2023 - 08:10

Two rats on the floor eating seeds — The worker said he'd spotted rats, roaches, and spiders in the kitchen and cafeteria at the church's daycare facility.
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A Texas church fired a worker who spoke to health authorities about pests in its daycare center, per OSHA.
The worker said he'd spotted rats, roaches, and spiders in the facility's kitchen and cafeteria.
OSHA ordered New Mount Zion Baptist Church to rehire him and pay him $31,000 in back wages and damages.

A church in Texas fired a worker who raised concerns after allegedly finding pests in the kitchen and cafeteria of its childcare center, according to the Department of Labor.