QUESTION
How can I whistle blow on my boss/owner of the business, without being charged with slander?
Asked on Jan 13th, 2014 on Animal Law - Florida
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I, myself, as well as a few other employees have witnessed abusive behavior by my boss. He is a dog groomer and owns his own dog grooming business in a small community. He is well known, and does a lot for the community. However, his behavior isnt very great towards the animals and I know I would want to be for-warned if I were to take my dogs to get groomed with the possibility that they could be mistreated. I want to blow the whistle on him, however, I do not want to do so if what he does to the animals isn't against the law. I want to know animal abuse laws, pertaining to groomers. I also want to know if I could be charged with slander? I do not have any proof I.e. videos. However there is a security camera that is always running WITH sound that most likely documented such events. Thank you.
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Consumer Debt Collector Harassment & Abuse Attorney serving Tampa, FL
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Merely, "blowing the whistle" doent stop defamation claims. It all depends on what you say, to whom, and when. Generally, if what you say is provably true, that is always an absolute defense to defamation. What you desribe is not a whistle blower to the government, but telling his customers you view of his service. You should be cautious in what you do and say to be sure.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2014 at 5:07 PM
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