Answer:
Yes, the employer misused the incentive program.
Explanation:
There are 2 important factors to consider in this case.
1. Tyra did not violate the company safety rules.
2. Tyra reported her injury directly to the employer,
Based on this facts, we can determine that the employer incurred in a violation of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 29 § 1904.35(b)(1)(iv) which states that the employer will not discriminate or discharge an employee for work-related injuries in which the employee was following safety rules.
The Occupational Safety & Health Issues agency also declared that "rate-based incentive programs are also permissible under § 1904.35(b)(1)(iv) as long as they are not implemented in a manner that discourages reporting", in this case, Tyra may be discouraged to report a future injury, because that could cause her co-workers to lose their cash prize, and maybe for loyalty to them she will prefer to remain silent.
Answer:
An excess of sea routes
Explanation:
The Silk route was dominated by the Muslims in the Middle East, which often led in the clash and unrest between the two religion (Christians and Muslims). The increasing rates of the goods brought from Asia through land route (Silk route) became expensive. To solve this problem a new route was to be found. Therefore, the age of exploration began in Europe. Vasco da Gama found his way to India and later for the Far East in the 15th century dealt a blow to the Silk Route.
