Christopher K Shields

Christopher K Shields

November 04, 2019 | Law.com

First Circuit Sees Fit To Reject Defamation Claim Arising From Employee Evaluation

This ruling should enhance employers' abilities to seek the opinion of outside medical professionals to gauge an employee's fitness for work, and reassure those medical professionals that they will not be subject to liability.

By Patrick P. Dinardo and Christopher K. Shields

8 minute read