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Can I sue my employer
I am a 911 dispatcher. I have had a hard time with my supervisor from day one. I have documented majority of all incidents. Last we she found out I was going to be leaving going to a different 911 center. She called them and told them my certification was under review and I had an expunged charge. Which she knew about the job because I had to explain it when I interviewed to work with them. She wanted to know why it wasn’t reported and I explained to her I was not working with the agency at the time of the incident. The obstruction charge was dismissed. But my certifications were not under review. They were valid. My former supervisor can also vouch to that. She reported the
incident to keep me from leaving. Mean supervisor told a co-worker she stopped one from leaving. What can I do?
Asked on November 26, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can potentially sue the supervisor for defamation for telling a lie about you which damaged your reputation: saying that your certification was under review when it was not. There is no cause of action or legal claim for her saying anything true, even if harmful to you, since any person can report, repeat, or pass on any true facts or information about another--but untrue factual statements (lies) constitute defamation. The employer is not liable for the action of the supervisor, since defaming people is outside her job--it's not what she is supposed to do. But she could be personally liable for harm you suffered due to telling a lie about you. If you want to explore this option, consult with a personal injury attorney (the same lawyers who handle car accidents and slip-and-fall cases also handle defamation suits).
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