If my former employer is telling his employees that I was fired for embezzling money so hat’s why they can’t have a raise, should sue him for deformation of character?
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If my former employer is telling his employees that I was fired for embezzling money so hat’s why they can’t have a raise, should sue him for deformation of character?
This statement is false and cannot be proven.
Asked on February 10, 2016 under Personal Injury, Maryland
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can sue your former employer for defamation. Defamation is a false statement made with knowledge of its falsity communicated to a third party who recognizes the defamatory content and the statement is injurious to your reputation.
Libel is written defamation.
Slander is spoken defamation.
Each repetition of the defamatory statement is actionable in a lawsuit for defamation.
You can seek damages (monetary compensation) since the false statement imputes a crime pertaining to your employment.
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