2 people might be guilty but not majority
2007-05-19 18:17:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Where I used to work, the company had software that monitored internet usage. They also had certain websites blocked so people couldn't get to e-bay or anything with sexual undertones.
Maybe the boss was intending a general warning to everybody in the department.
I don't see that anybody suffered an actionable loss by the comment.
2007-05-20 03:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boss can't be sued for slander with a statement like this. However, your company has a right to read any e-mails you may be sending at work even if it is in your personal e-mail account and not a work account. So, beware. They can easily track just what you are doing and where you are going on the internet. Type accordingly.
2007-05-19 19:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go for it - get to a lawyer.
There is no legal aid for slander or libel, and they are notoriously expensive, so be prepared to stump up tens of thousands of pounds in advance if you want a solicitor to even talk for you.
If successful, be prepared for the judge to decide that while this was technically a slander, the damage to your reputation is nil, and for an award of £1 damages to be made, but not costs (i.e. you'll have to fund your own legal fees).
They do this to stop people bringing pointless cases to the courts.
Or you could just get over it.
2007-05-19 20:34:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what she is doing about it. If she is trying to put any pressure on you eg place restrictions on you as an employee becasue of your alleged use of the internet. Thenn go to your Union rep (if you're a member) or personal with a catalogue or diary of what exactly occured eg times, dates, conversations and memos. Much cheaper and more likely to get results then going through the expense of taking her to court for slander.
2007-05-19 19:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by waggy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well put it this way they can get computer IDs from the Internet provider, so thats what they should do, that way it would prove, you all have been doing your shopping online LOL GUILTY
2007-05-19 19:32:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slander is not normally actionable in UK unless you can prove some form of loss by it. Do not waste time...
2007-05-19 23:32:11 · answer #6 · answered by Davy B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she broadcasted the information and it prevented you from getting another job or a raise/promotion - maybe. In this case, doubt it.
2007-05-19 18:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by backwardsinheels 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She would would need to back her case up with solid evidence against each individual.
2007-05-19 19:30:33 · answer #8 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a job is a job
if she can prove it then you deserve to get the sack
2007-05-19 18:25:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you writing this from work?
2007-05-19 19:50:33 · answer #10 · answered by Díscolo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋