Tag: Caution Required

Workers’ Compensation: Employee Harmed By Workplace Gossip About Her Personal Life Not Entitled To Benefits, But Caution Still Required

By Jennifer Carsen Jul 1, 2002 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Lunchroom gossip is common in most workplaces, and when it’s malicious, it can damage relationships and affect morale. But can it also create work-related injuries that employers are on the hook for? We’ll tell you why a California appeals court has ruled that one workplace gossip victim was not entitled to workers’ comp benefits—but why […]

Employee Lawsuits: Older “Unemployable” Worker Receives $603,000 For Future Lost Wages; Why You Need To Use More Caution When Older Workers Complain

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Dec 1, 1999 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

As the baby boom generation enters its 40s and 50s, the number of workers protected under age discrimination laws continues to skyrocket. And while you’re probably aware of the most common legal issues involving older employees – such as discrimination and mandatory retirement – one recent ruling points out an unexpected and potentially expensive threat. […]