August 30, 2006 |
Posted By Diane Pfadenhauer |
Technology Addiction - Yet Another Reason to Sue?
Rutgers University recent issued a press release quoting a Rutgers prof who notes that:
"...the fast and relentless pace of technology-enhanced work environments creates a source of stimulation that may become addictive. While addiction to work has been a widespread phenomenon for some time, ...employers may face legal liability for these addictions."
In addition:
"...if an employer manipulates an individual’s propensity toward workaholism or technology addiction for the employer’s benefit, the legal perspective shifts. When professional advancement (or even survival) seems to depend on 24/7 connectivity, it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish between choice and manipulation.”
How nice, another reason to sue....