In breaking news from HRSBT, a press conference was held at County Memorial Hospital to announce that famous TV personality and corporate ad star, the Aflac® Duck, is in stable condition after fracturing his beak and lacerating (no, not marinating) his wings in an accident of unknown cause.
The doctor speaking at the press conference said the Aflac Duck may not be able to quack for several months.
This, of course, brings up several HR issues. Was he injured on the job? While traveling to and from a job? Is he an employee or an independent contractor? Will he get workers’ comp or short-term disability? Are ducks protected by federal and state labor laws? Has the duck saved for a “rainy day’?
Our BLR® legal editors will closely monitor this story. Aflac reports that the incident may give its spokesduck greater insight into how its customers need help in paying living expenses during convalescence.
Luckily, the duck can still post to his Facebook page, where you can send him a Get Well card.