Perspective
Apr. 8, 2010
SLAPPing the Boss
D. Gregory Valenza of Shaw Valenza says when revenge comes in the form of a SLAPP lawsuit, payback is best served in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure.
By D. Gregory Valenza
There are a number of ways employers can raise a former employee's ire. These include contesting an unemployment claim or reporting the former employee to a licensing agency. Sometimes ex-employees retaliate with litigation they would not have filed were it not for the employer's action. The ex-worker's claim may involve significant potential liability and defense costs, possibly motivating the employer to settle or dismiss the initial action. ...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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