Legal Question in Employment Law in Iowa

My position with my company was eliminated and we signed a separation agreement that included a severance package. A few days later, HR sent an email stating I left to pursue other opportunities. I had several current employees call me and ask what happened as they assumed I was fired the way the email stated I "left to pursue other opportunities". As this statement is a euphemism for being fired, do I have any legs to bring a defamation of character case against them?


Asked on 3/24/14, 1:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

Well, you might be able to bring a case if you are willing to fund the litigation that it would take. You'd also have to prove your contention even though it is something "everybody knows".

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Answered on 3/25/14, 8:57 am


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