Submitted by martin on 29 October, 2002 - 10:18
A series of briefing sheets on how to produce socialist workplace bulletins can be downloaded here (pdf, 64K).
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Re: Libel
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 29/10/2002 - 15:44
In reply to Re: How to produce workplace bulletins by davidosler
Thanks for the tip.
I think the point was to give people a bit of protection when using information that they are confident is true, but is possibly a little difficult to prove. And to make sure that opinions are not presented in a way that looks like fact.
'Avoid libel suits' means 'Don't tell lies', as well as meaning 'use these suggested phrases'! But you are right: it could be better-worded.
Re: How to produce workplace bulletins
Excellent advice, in the main. But just a quick point. Don't think the inclusion of stock phrases such as 'it is alleged that ...' or 'we have heard ...' will protect you from possible libel action. Take it from me - and I'm currently the defendent in a $3m libel case - they won't. Chances are the bosses in most workplaces won't want the aggro of going to law against a workplace bulletin, but do be aware that they do have that power.
Be cheeky by all means, push things even ... but avoid wild unsubstantiated allegations. Remember, you could be putting your home on the line. It's a serious business.
e-mail: davidosler at aol.com