My husbands employer extended work at home to the end of year. Those who want to work at the office must sign a release.

Aneeda72

Aneeda72

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My husbands employer, a major business In several states, extended work from home to the end of the year. But for those who want to work in the building, instead of home, can. But they must sign a release.

This is what I was saying on another thread. It is possible to sue individuals and/or corporations if you catch the virus due to someone’s neglect. Therefore, if you want to return and work in the building, a release must be signed and the individual must agree to follow the rules regarding the virus.

It is a new work for sure.
 

End of the year is a really long time. But I’ve been hearing in many sectors of employers, landlords, people who sell things, hospital & nursing home operators etc & the list goes on, other entities wanting to get themselves legally released from liability if they goof up during the pandemic. Going as far as asking to have laws passed . I don’t think that is good ethics and morals, let alone put into law. “The buck stops.....” apparently no place any more.
 
I'm no lawyer, but the term "due to someones neglect" has to be defined. And exactly how are you going to prove that your employer is the source of your getting sick. And you will have to prove that you took every precaution necessary to prevent getting the virus. How are you going to prove that? Plus what are you going to sue for? You will need a significant monetary loss. Just being "sick" ain't gonna do it. As far as signing a release, of course, it depends what is in it. But I think it's just plain legal overkill on the part of your employer.
 

fuzzybuddy said:
I'm no lawyer, but the term "due to someones neglect" has to be defined. And exactly how are you going to prove that your employer is the source of your getting sick. And you will have to prove that you took every precaution necessary to prevent getting the virus. How are you going to prove that? Plus what are you going to sue for? You will need a significant monetary loss. Just being "sick" ain't gonna do it. As far as signing a release, of course, it depends what is in it. But I think it's just plain legal overkill on the part of your employer.
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I’m not employed, but, still, apparently a lot of employers are doing this.
 
I don't believe I would want to work at home. It sounds nice and has some advantages but I would go nuts quickly My last job was only six miles from my home but I till enjoyed the ride both ways.
 
fmdog44 said:
I don't believe I would want to work at home. It sounds nice and has some advantages but I would go nuts quickly My last job was only six miles from my home but I till enjoyed the ride both ways.
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A lot of people miss the socialization, that is what I miss second most about not working.
 
fuzzybuddy said:
I'm no lawyer, but the term "due to someones neglect" has to be defined. And exactly how are you going to prove that your employer is the source of your getting sick. And you will have to prove that you took every precaution necessary to prevent getting the virus. How are you going to prove that? Plus what are you going to sue for? You will need a significant monetary loss. Just being "sick" ain't gonna do it. As far as signing a release, of course, it depends what is in it. But I think it's just plain legal overkill on the part of your employer.
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Exactly. And how would this be any different from catching the flu from a coworker? Such B.S.
 
C'est Moi said:
Exactly. And how would this be any different from catching the flu from a coworker? Such B.S.
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I would compare the virus more to the measles, polio, and other serious diseases that have long lasting effects besides death. I would not compare the virus to the flu. But, we can agree to disagree.
 
Aneeda72 said:
I would compare the virus more to the measles, polio, and other serious diseases that have long lasting effects besides death. I would not compare the virus to the flu. But, we can agree to disagree.
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My best friend's husband died of H1N1. So your "serious diseases that have long lasting effects besides death" doesn't hold water. Flu is extremely serious and probably still has a death rate higher than CV19.

This is the law in Texas... "Employees have the right to sue employers who cause direct and intentional harm. In these cases, the employee must show that the employer meant to hurt the worker on purpose."
 
C'est Moi said:
My best friend's husband died of H1N1. So your "serious diseases that have long lasting effects besides death" doesn't hold water. Flu is extremely serious and probably still has a death rate higher than CV19.

This is the law in Texas... "Employees have the right to sue employers who cause direct and intentional harm. In these cases, the employee must show that the employer meant to hurt the worker on purpose."
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I am NOT going to argue the matter with you, what would be the point?
 
C'est Moi said:
Bulletin: I wasn't talking to you in the first place; I was responding to FuzzyBuddy when you intervened. Have a good evening and enjoy your lawsuits.
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Then maybe you should have not quoted me, If you were talking to someone else 🤣.
 
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