If I was fired last month by my previous employer, what are my rights if unsolicited they are now badmouthing me to my new employer?

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If I was fired last month by my previous employer, what are my rights if unsolicited they are now badmouthing me to my new employer?

I was never given an answer as to why. They did it over voicemail and lied about what happened. Fast forward to now, they called my new employer and said they shouldn’t hire me because all I do is steal and said a bunch of other such things. First off, I never stole from them. Second, my new boss did not call them – they called out of their own will and said a bunch of lies. How is that legal? I feel like they are stalking me, slandering me and harassing me for no reason. What can I do?

Asked on January 23, 2016 under Personal Injury, Washington

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

You can bring a lawsuit against your former employer for "defamation", which occurs when statements are made to other people that are untrue and damage reputation and/or cause you monetary loss. You could also sue for something called "tortious interference with economic advantage", since they used wrongful tactics in an attempt to interfere with your livelihood (i.e. your job).
Right now, you can have a lawyer write a letter to them letting them know that you are willing to escalte things to court if necessary (recieving a letter on an attorney's letterhead tends to get results0. If not, then you certainy appear to have grounds to sue.


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