A new university study and the ever - increasing use of wireless devices, such as the BlackBerry, could result
in a flood of lawsuits against employers for creating an allegedly dangerous
environment where unpaid overwork is required for
success, promotion and job security, a leading
law firm warns -LSB-...] Giving rise to possible claims, is a recent study by Gayle Porter, Associate Professor of Management at Rutgers University
in New Jersey, which suggests possible liability for companies if they keep their employees on «electronic leashes» as part of their job requirements.