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Assault Exception Applies to Attack on Hotel Cleaner
Assault Exception Applies to Attack on Hotel Cleaner

Minneapolis, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) – In Minnesota, an employer may not be liable for injuries arising from a third party’s assault on a worker -- as long as the third party assaults the victim for personal […]
Do You Know the Rule? Minn. ‘Assault’ Exception
Do You Know the Rule? Minn. ‘Assault’ Exception

Minneapolis, MN (WorkersCompensation.com) -- If a third party holds a personal grudge against an employee that is unrelated to the employee’s job, and deliberately assaults him at work, the victim is likely out of luck […]
Airline Agent’s Invoking FMLA Leave from Hawaiian Vacation Doesn’t Fly
Airline Agent’s Invoking FMLA Leave from Hawaiian Vacation Doesn’t Fly

Seattle, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) – One way companies can defend themselves against FMLA retaliation claims is by pointing to a history of granting an employee’s FMLA requests. This can help show that a subsequent termination, or […]