Is it legal for a boss or co-worker to send emails with someone else’s signature without that person’s permission?

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Is it legal for a boss or co-worker to send emails with someone else’s signature without that person’s permission?

Our company has recently downsized putting some of us office guys back in the field. During this time emails are being sent out with my signature on them without my permission some of them are confrontational and I feel are making me look bad. I have asked that this stop and it has not. Is this legal for my employer and co-workers to continue to send emails as if they are from me without my permission.

Asked on April 13, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Tennessee

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

No, it is not legal to do this without your consent. It could, depending on the exact circumstances, be one or more of: identify theft; defamation (making false factual statements to damage your reputation); tortious interference with economic advantage (using improper means to harm your business or work relationships). If they will not stop doing this, you should consult with an attorney about your options--you may have to bring a legal action to stop this potentially very damaging behavior.


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