Compensation that really hurts.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Poyner, Emma
- Source
- NZ Business; Nov2006, Vol. 20 Issue 10, p34-34, 1p
- Subject
- COMPENSATION (Law)
HUMILIATION
EMPLOYERS
EMPLOYEES
RISK management in business
- Language
The article focuses on hurt and humiliation compensation and how it can be minimized by employers. Hurt and humiliation compensation is defined as an award for humiliation, loss of dignity and injury to feelings suffered by an employee as an outcome of the grievance. It is advised that an employer should think ahead and consider how to minimize the risk of the employee from suffering from hurt and humiliation. A guideline on risk management concerning the compensation is offered.