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In general, an employee must prove these elements: (1) the employer made a false statement of fact about an employee, (2) the statement was published (i.e., it was actually transmitted to somebody else), (3) the employer knew or should have known of the falsity of the statement, (4) the statement wasn't privileged, and ...
Examples of statements about the employee or his performance that could be defamation per se at the workplace: Employee was uncooperative. Employee was incompetent. Employee associates with bad people. Employee was betraying the company. Employee was unethical. Employee was slow or behind in his or her work.
Sometimes sending a letter to the former employer asking him to stop pursuant to California law is enough to resolve your problem. However, you may also file a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner or go directly to court.
Do you feel like your employer has been purposely giving you bad references? If your employer has been doing this to you may have a defamation of character lawsuit. Defamation of character in the workplace can cause you to suffer financially and damage your reputation and standing.
Examples of statements about the employee or his performance that could be defamation per se at the workplace: Employee was uncooperative. Employee was incompetent. Employee associates with bad people. Employee was betraying the company. Employee was unethical. Employee was slow or behind in his or her work.