if after quitting my job my employer is telling people I am "psycho", referring to me as being mentally unstable and telling other employees they are not to talk to me again?
I never did anything wrong. I simply did not like the job and quit but the owner was not happy. And no, I do not have any mental issues.
I find it very insulting that he is doing this and I would like to know if it is probable I could sue him for defamation and win.
2007-03-13 11:46:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Assuming that you're not psycho, it is defamation. But whether you could collect enough to make it worth your while to sue is an entirely different question.
Defamation actions are expensive, and the amount of damages in a case like this would not necessarily be large.
2007-03-13 11:51:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm not a lawyer. But it does sound like defamation of character.. However, how are you going to prove that? Do you have witnesses that you can round up that can give good examples..
Unless your old bosses comments are keeping you from getting another job because word is spreading that your a "psycho" or he has told that to another potential employer, then i'd say you have a case. But once again, how are you going to prove that.
If you really feel that you have a case, you could get a consulatation with a lawyer. They will tell you for sure they thought you could win.
2007-03-13 11:52:27 · answer #2 · answered by Deu 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am not so sure you could get him on defamation but you could try harassment charges. That is totally unprofessional and someone like him should be disciplined to the point of termination. If his comments caused you to leave you have a good point to bring up. I recommend that whatever you do, do it quickly while facts are straight in your mind. Document everything. Dates, times, people present. Who said what to whom etc. See if others will be your witnesses.
2007-03-13 11:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is defamation, specifically slander. The key question is , is it actionable. In other words, can you sue him successfully in court. They key to that is the statements of witnesses, who may get amnesia rather than buck the boss. You may have to prove reckless regard of the truth and malice. You should resist having to do this, because it is very difficult to prove.
2007-03-19 03:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is his slander preventing you from finding another job? You have to think in terms of quantifiable evidence, what can you SHOW the court that he has cost you, then you go after him.
Personally, if you are young enough, I would just omit that little job from my resume, or list someone that is still friends with you from that job as your reference.
2007-03-21 10:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfgang92 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 07:37:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go talk to a lawyer. It does sound like slander and defamation of character.
2007-03-13 11:50:03 · answer #7 · answered by celticwarrior7758 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it extends to him telling people that are potential future employers then maybe.
2007-03-13 11:50:06 · answer #8 · answered by sticky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you don't work there anymore, there is probably nothing you can do.
2007-03-21 11:30:54 · answer #9 · answered by andy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it go... Don't dwell on it. There are more important things in your life.
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2007-03-13 11:50:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋