Employment job descriptions serve many purposes: to attract talented applicants, to inform employees of expectations. In addition, job descriptions are often critical in disputes between employers and employees. A federal appellate court recently ruled on a case where the words in job description helped bolster the employer’s defense.
The case involved a correctional officer who was injured during an altercation with an inmate. The injury required shoulder surgery and resulted in the employee returning to work in a light duty capacity. Thereafter the correctional officer …
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