What can a former employee do if their employer is lying about why the employee left their employ?
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What can a former employee do if their employer is lying about why the employee left their employ?
I quit a job for personal reasons. Now my ex-boss is telling employees and customers that I was fired for selling drugs. This is completely untrue and it’s ruining my reputation what are my options?
Asked on March 10, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You may sue the former employer and the ex-boss, seeking both monetary compensation and a court order barring them from doing this. From what you write, you are being defamed. Defamation is when person A publically--which means to any third parties, like employees and customers--makes an untrue statement of fact about person B which damages person B's reputation. Being falsely accused of having been fired for selling drugs is an untrue statement of fact which damages your reputation. You should consult with a personal injury attorney about his.
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