IM Rule 15: Instant Messaging Policy, Education, and Enforcement May Provide a Defense Against Vicarious Liability Claims.


IM Rule # 15: Instant Messaging Policy, Education, and Enforcement May Provide a Defense Against Vicarious Liability Claims.

Employers may be held responsible for the misconduct of their employees. Known as vicarious liability, this legal principle applies when an employee files a discrimination claim as the result of an offensive instant message sent by another employee. However, if an employer makes reasonable efforts to prevent a hostile work environment through IM policy, training, and enforcement, then the bad acts of one rogue employee may not be attributable to the employer, and the organization may have a defense against sexual harassment or hostile work environment liabilities. [5]

[5]Ibid.




Instant Messaging Rules. A Business Guide to Managing Policies, Security, and Legal Issues for Safe IM Communication
Instant Messaging Rules: A Business Guide to Managing Policies, Security, and Legal Issues for Safe IM Communication
ISBN: 0814472532
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 241
Authors: Nancy Flynn

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