Legal Question in Employment Law in California
i left my job in a large retail store and found that my former employer was telling customers about how i quit.Is this legal?
Asked on 2/20/12, 4:11 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
If it is true it is legal.
Answered on 2/20/12, 4:51 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Yes.
What about the term 'free speech' do you object to? They could be sued for slander if they lied, but not if they are merely telling the truth when asked 'where he went'.
Answered on 2/20/12, 4:52 pm
As long as they don't lie in a way that causes you economic harm, they have done nothing illegal.
Answered on 2/20/12, 6:34 pm