Tag: CYA

Employee Lawsuits: Workers’ Comp Release Bars Harassment Claim; 3 Tips On Drafting Releases That Stand Up In Court

By Jennifer Carsen Aug 1, 2002 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

No longer limited to back injuries and broken bones, workers’ comp claims have taken on new meaning over the past decade as stress-related claims have become commonplace. While some employers throw their arms up in frustration, a new California Supreme Court ruling demonstrates how handling this kind of claim wisely can limit your exposure to […]

Employee Lawsuits: Workers’ Comp Release Barred Sexual Harassment Claim; 4 Tips You Can Use

By Jennifer Carsen Jun 1, 2001 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Mary Jefferson, a teacher’s assistant for the California Youth Authority (CYA), said that a CYA teacher and his students regularly used derogatory language when referring to women, such as “bitch,” “whore” and “slut.” Jefferson filed a workers’ compensation claim, contending that she suffered work-related stress from a sexually hostile work environment. Jefferson also filed a […]