Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

Former employment

Can a former employer sue an individual for saying disparaging remarks about the employer?


Asked on 5/17/07, 3:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

Re: Former employment

Anyone can sue. The issue is whether the lawsuit will have chance of success. One thing to keep in mind, the most important factor in any defamation action is the truth of the subject statements.

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Answered on 5/18/07, 11:12 am
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Former employment

A person or company can sue another person for such things as slander, libel or defamation. There is no prohibition against such a lawsuit where the defendant is a former employee.

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Answered on 5/17/07, 3:53 pm


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