QUESTION
I am a healthcare professional and I have been slandered by a coworker twice. The employer has done nothing about it. Are they obligates to do so?
Asked on Feb 06th, 2018 on Libel, Slander and Defamation - Florida
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Co worker told other coworkers that I sexually assaulted a patient. Employer investigated with no wrong doing found. The coworker did it a second time. With no action by the employer. I’m ok with her telling supervisors if that’s how she felt. However, telling my subordinates was wrong. I feel she should be suspended at least. I would like to see he fires because she did it a second time. Is the employer obligated to do anything? Also can I sue the coworker for slander.?
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Employer is not obligated to protect your reputation. You can sue the co-worker for defamation BUT they are expensive cases and yo uwill pay legal fees up front in most instances.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2018 at 4:49 AM
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