My question involves defamation in the state of: TN
My most recent employer terminated me over the telephone without an explanation. I have heard just today and have confirmed by two friends of mine that he has told that I sold his merchandise in a "secret online auction account" and then didn't give him his funds. Stealing. My account of course is online and public, very public with detailed record keeping and feedback. I did sell personally through my account which was permissible. They have an inventory system that would show if the items were missing from the inventory and they could be EASILY tracked and traced through my account. I live in a small town and this will certainly affect future employment besides the humiliation and stigma that goes with being tagged as a thief. Does this meet the "test" for defamation, slander and libel. I did not steal, I did not sell anything of theirs through my personal account and need to act swiftly to stop this from being communicated. Thanks

