"Jokes" are commonly used as evidence in employment lawsuits: http://www.boardma... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

7Figures2Commas on July 23, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: No skin thick enough: The daily harassment of wome...

"Jokes" are commonly used as evidence in employment lawsuits:

http://www.boardmanclark.com/reading-room/it-was-just-a-joke...

http://www.aspendailynews.com/section/home/161026

http://www.fox19.com/story/26069939/wings-with-a-side-of-rac...

Please note that the vast majority of employment lawsuits settle before they ever go to trial.

georgiapeach on July 23, 2014 [–]

> based on nothing more than a joke

None of your examples demonstrate this.

The joke is always a footnote to some other, primary complaint.

You failed your burden of proof.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact