Gregg Robert E
Boardman Law Firm, Fourth Floor, 1 South Pinckney Street, P.O. Box 927, Madison, WI 53701-0927, USA.
J Med Pract Manage. 2003 Sep-Oct;19(2):71-4.
Rumors and gossip are inevitable ingredients of work life. Within limits, they may have some beneficial functions. Still, practitioners and managers must be aware of the dangers inherent in defamation of character and harassment. This article defines workplace comments and activities that should be avoided and the employer's legal liability when situations get out of hand. It also outlines the manager's responsibilities and lists privacy rights that are codified by state and federal laws.
谣言和流言蜚语是工作生活中不可避免的因素。在一定限度内，它们可能具有一些有益的功能。然而，从业者和管理者必须意识到诋毁名誉和骚扰行为所固有的危险。本文定义了应避免的职场言论和活动，以及情况失控时雇主的法律责任。它还概述了管理者的职责，并列出了由州和联邦法律编纂的隐私权。
