Yup. Around here, they removed the foam comfort mats from the work areas (behind the register, at the machines, etc.) that were designed to reduce fatigue, foot

Yup. Around here, they removed the foam comfort mats from the work areas (behind the register, at the machines, etc.) that were designed to reduce fatigue, foot stress / pain from extended standing. They said it was a safety issue. Then it was pointed out that they'd only removed them at the stores where they were unionized or were in the process of doing it, and they had very little explanation for why the mats were safe in non-union stores.