Legal Question in Personal Injury in Pennsylvania

I would contact a lawyer now. First, he might choose to write a letter on your behalf to your wife's employer. Although wrongful termination cases are very difficault in PA, under certain situations they can be prosecuted. Obviously, you have to find the source of these supposed slanders. I don't think you really have to worry about being sued (but anything's possible). Slander cases are extremely difficult to prove, and not many lawyers get involved in them for that reason. I think yuo should seek out a lawyer with some employment experience, because it seems the bigger issue is your wife's continued employment.

Your situation is interesting to say the least. Claims for slander are often difficult to establish because it is hard to come by the requisite proof that the alleged statements were made. It sounds as if there is something else going on here. In other words, is there an ulterior motive on behalf of the employer? The timing for consulting a lawyer is really up to you. Technically, one is not required until a suit is filed. This may be designed to scare you rather than to file an actual lawsuit. An attorney will also only be able to speak in generalities without knowing what the specific allegations are. If you are looking for some piece of mind, then I would speak to an attorney now. Otherwise, I would suggest waiting. Any attorney, who handles general litigation, should be able to handle this matter for you.