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After I was terminated from my previous job the manager of our local office began telling one of my clients specifics pertaining to my job performance and reasons with which I was let go. Its my understanding this is Slander.
Just looking for confirmation.
Thanks!
Were the statements true? By definition, true statements can never constitute slander.
Some were some were'nt. I guess maybe slander isnt the word im looking for. Im looking for the word or law that defines that a prior employer cannot give out information reguarding why an employee was fired. Same rule as when a new employer is calling to check referances that your previous employer can only state whether that person is hireable or not and not give specifics.
I'm not lawyer, but I believe that "rule" would only apply when your ex-employer is giving employment verification to a prospective employer or financial reference (such as a loan application).
Same rule as when a new employer is calling to check referances that your previous employer can only state whether that person is hireable or not and not give specifics.
There is no such law. That is a widely believed myth, but it is a myth. The employer can give out any information that is true, that they have a good faith reason to believe is true, or that represents their honest opinion. There is NO law in ANY state that says an employer cannot give out specifics and can only verify that the employee worked there/dates of employment/is rehirable/all the other variants of the myth that exist.
Your employer may take out a billboard on Interstate 95 saying why you were fired. NO law says he can't give that information out.
Right. The "rule" you are referring to is not a law, but a in-house policy adopted by many employers to avoid any potential liability.....
....which is a mistake on their part. Giving out truthful information cannot incur any liability on their part; it is always legal to tell the truth.
Whereas there are some circumstances in which their failure to give information CAN create some liability for them.