Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Is it legal for a school administrator to defame a group of teachers to a prospective school administrator in order to prevent their new employment?
Asked on 8/12/10, 3:04 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
Without knowing the circumstances, I can only say in general terms, that it is illegal for an employer to make false statements about ex-employees for the purpose of denying them employment, otherwise known as blackballing (see Cal. Labor Code Section 1050).
Answered on 8/17/10, 9:54 am