What are my rights if my former employer is slandering my name publicly on his blogspot?
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What are my rights if my former employer is slandering my name publicly on his blogspot?
His allegations are alse and include my L&I claim and my unemployment benefits. Do I have a case against him?
Asked on November 13, 2011 under Personal Injury, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Defamation is the public making of untrue statements of fact which damage a person's reputation. A blog is certainly public. If what the former employer is posting is a false factual statement which would damage your reputation, such as that you lied in order to collect unemployment, he may be defaming you and you may be able to sue for compensation. (Note: true facts are not defamation; also opinions, such as "John/Jane Doe is the worst employee I ever had," are not defamation, either.)
If you believe the former employer is posting negative factual statements about you, it would be worthwhile to consult with a personal injury attorney about what you might be entitled to. Good luck.
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