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We are working on standardizing office supplies to save money. An employee asked for a box of special pens that are pricey. I want to tell her that we aren't making special orders and if she wants a d
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Special pens for an employee?

posted at 11/4/2008 9:21 AM EST
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We are working on standardizing office supplies to save money. An employee asked for a box of special pens that are pricey. I want to tell her that we aren't making special orders and if she wants a different pen, it is her repsonsibility to purchase them (out of her own pocket). My only fear is that she could come back with a Workers' Comp claim from using 'regular' pens. Am I being too paranoid? Plus, this opens the door to 'ordering for one, ordering for all.'

Thoughts?
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Special pens for an employee?

posted at 11/4/2008 10:58 AM EST
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Is the employee claiming some kind of potential harm that would come from using the standard pens? What's the basis for her wanting these pricier pens?
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Special pens for an employee?

posted at 11/4/2008 11:10 AM EST
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The basis is that she says that it's easier on her hands to use pens that have the rubber grip on them. She hasn't made a big deal about having to have them, but I also haven't told her yet that I don't plan on ordering them.

I'm just really wondering if it's acceptable to tell employees that we order basic pens and any 'special' needs will need to be a personal purchase.
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Special pens for an employee?

posted at 11/4/2008 1:42 PM EST
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You can purchase reusable big rubber grips that fit over any pen or pencil.
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