The Danger -And Risk - Of Lead Paint The landlord of a large apartment complex in California has agreed in a settlement to make the entire complex lead-safe by December 2000, to pay $1.2 million for lead testing and medical treatment of children who might have been exposed, and to cover city expenses in the case. Landlords must also warn current and future tenants of these hazardous conditions. This landlord was accused of exposing thousands of tenants, many of them children, to dangerous levels of lead paint contamination. Civil cases may still ensue . . . more 401(k)s: Are Your Employees Hurting Your Executives? Tax code items from Bottom Line Business: If your rank-and-file employees are not contributing as much as they could into their 401(k) plans, the retirement savings allowed for your top-paid employees could be cut back . . . more Workplace Violence: Warning Signs Here are some warning characteristics of a potentially dangerous employee: Is often absent or late? Forgets to do the assigned work, or does it late or sloppily? . . . more