Legal Question in Personal Injury in Georgia
I work for a club promoter that runs their club promotion thru a Llc. One individual from the company fired me through text without any questioning and told me that they were releasing me because they were making structural changes and specifically mentioned two other names that would also be released. When I contacted the other staff who I was informed were released as well, they told me through text (written proof) that they were unaware of this news and would still be working. The last staff member I contacted spoke with a partnering promotional company of the night and stated that the individual that fired me through text (written proof) had accused me of stealing and theft. I can prove that the problem was not addressed properly and I did not steal or convince anyone to take money from them. I also have witnesses and all the text messages from everyone to show what was written and said. I want to know if I have grounds to file claims against all involved companies as they made a mutual decision to release me on false accusations, slander of my name and character and loss of my position on that job (financial loss)?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Georgia is an employment at will state. That means that absent an employment contract, an employer needs no reason to fire you, so long as he does not break the law and fire you for reasons like race, sex, age, and religion. So the reason you were fired is irrelevant, except for unemployment compensation purposes or if you had an employment contract that was breached (if so, see a lawyer).
Slander would involve statements to third parties that are untrue and cause you damage. Since you could be fired for no reason, I don't see where the damages are. You might discuss this with an attorney that handles defamation.
You have a claim for defamation against the person who defamed you.
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