Legal Question in Employment Law in Wisconsin

Termination of Employment

My friend was recently fired from his banking job. We found out that his supervisor has been telling customers that he was 'stealing' from the bank, was making fraudulent loan applications and many other things that are not true. (He was actually fired for being late). What rights does he have? How much information is a former employer legally allowed to give to a prospective employer (we worry that the supervisor may be lying to people who may be calling about hiring him at a new job)? Are there any penalties for his former employer for giving out wrongful and or damaging info that isnt true?


Asked on 4/17/07, 3:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sally Stix Law Offices of Sally A. Stix

Re: Termination of Employment

It is hard to give a full opinion without knowing more. But if the supervisor is telling lies that harm your firend's reputation, the lies may be slanderous. Lawsuits can be filed for slander. Former employers may give out truthful information about why someone is terminated but many employers are just giving out dates of employment, position held and wage rate because they are concerned about being sued for telling untruths.

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Answered on 4/17/07, 4:22 pm


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