There are some inevitable costs of running a business. Every workplace is going to have factors driving down productivity. Employees aren't going to be glued to their work for every minute of their shift, and inefficiencies are bound to occur when people take days off.
But just how much do sick days and medical leaves cost U.S. businesses? And what about the lesser known office issues that drive up the cost of running a business, such as workplace bullying litigation and injuries from domestic abuse?