2007-12-14 07:00:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
in short...what happened was I went to the CEO and brought my concerns about my boss to her attention. the CEO then spoke to my boss about my concerns (since my boss' carelessness has now jeopardized funding for my program)...after her meeting with the CEO she has been isolating me and very short with me....yesterday I overheard her "venting" to the Director of Grants about me...I thought that was considered defamation since there is no reason for the Director of Grants to know...but I'm not sure.
2007-12-14 17:17:44 · update #1
Rumor mongering is the offense committed by your boss for telling another about what is going on between you. However, it is very hard to prove since the witness will likely not testify in your favor.
2007-12-14 07:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to answer that question yourself.
Is he discussing something to do with your performance? Did you do something at work & he is asking for help from another director about how to handle it?
When you use the words, "gossip" & "situation" it could be a personal issue? Such as an affair? If that is it, there is nothing illegal about it. He is talking about you, nothing you can do about that.
If you are having an affair with your boss, you are as much to blame as he is. So, that means you can talk about it too. He might not like that, but you shouldn't have affairs with your boss either.
2007-12-14 15:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not illegal, but not very smart. Is the director his equal or yours? An office romance can lead to a variety of problems. Be careful.
2007-12-14 15:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by David M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation. If you have been having sex on the copy machine with the boss, it may be illegal to talk about it.
2007-12-14 15:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not illegal, but it is unethical if the situation isn't directly work related.
2007-12-14 15:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by Chanteuse_ar 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
is it true and does it involve him? if yes, then no, he's sharing...what type of situation, work related maybe a little different if it harms your career, romantic? details please. defamation only happens if not true...
2007-12-14 15:07:15 · answer #6 · answered by phantom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋