Can I sue my boss for discussing my resignation/reasons with another employee?
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Can I sue my boss for discussing my resignation/reasons with another employee?
If so, how much can I sue him for?
Asked on August 27, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
No, you cannot sue your boss for this. This information may seem to be private or confidential, but it is not any person who knows the reasons why you resigned, whether or boss or not, may freely discuss those reasons with any other persons--this information is simply not protected by law. It is admittedly highly unprofessional to do this, but it is perfectly legal most information, as a general matter, even if told to someone in confidence, is not actually protected from disclosure and may be shared or disclosed by anyone who is aware of it.
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