Legal Question in Employment Law in Tennessee

Termination

If an employee is terminated can the employer give out the reason for termination to other employees or the community?


Asked on 6/18/03, 4:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

Re: Termination

The answer to your question is going to be sometimes. In most cases, the employer is giving the reason for your termination to a subsequent employer. This is usually legal, unless the reason being given is false. The Tennessee legislature has passed a law which grants this type of communication a rebuttable presumption of legality.

As with most situations, if you are concerned that your rights are being violated, it would be well worth your time and effort to go and speak with an attorney about your situation.

Read more
Answered on 6/23/03, 11:55 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Labor and Employment Law questions and answers in Tennessee