by shawlawadmin | Jan 26, 2011 | Publication
When it comes to liability for employees’ actions away from the workplace, employers may be responsible for activities and behavior beyond their control. Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, an employer may be held liable for an employee’s negligence...
by shawlawadmin | Jan 20, 2011 | Publication
Sexual harassment litigation most often involves claims by employees that co-workers or supervisors have created a “hostile work environment.” But the anti-harassment laws do not stop there. Unlawful workplace harassment also may come at the hands of...
by shawlawadmin | Jan 11, 2011 | Publication
Introduction Employers who are sued by current and former employees are often surprised by the degree of emotional distress alleged to have been caused by their supposed “outrageous,” “extreme,” “shocking,” and/or...
