QUESTION
Can I sue a former employer for slandering my reputation?
Asked on Nov 06th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Idaho
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I used to work for nonprofit organization that serves deaf and hard of hearing people within the community. I was able to quit and got a new job. The stress level is very high and the CEO has a tremendous ability to destroy a lot of staff onboard. This happened to me and the CEO still continuing to slander my name. The deaf and hard of hearing community is very small, and I value my reputation.
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You may sue, but you must show actual $$ damages. No speculative damages. Your actual damages must be measurable. You are not likely to win anything.
Answered on Nov 08th, 2013 at 11:45 AM
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This is not an easy question to answer without all of the facts and circumstances, you will need to engage an attorney to get a valid opinion.
Answered on Nov 08th, 2013 at 11:45 AM
You might be able to. Usually you have only one year statute of limitations. Consult with an attorney.
Answered on Nov 08th, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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Talk with a local attorney. First, slander is very specific and it has to hold you up to shame. If the CEO says you were lazy and not very bright, that may not rise to the level of slander. If he says you were a pedophile, that would. Second, even if you sue and win, will the CEO be able to pay your damages? Defamation suits are very expensive and unless the circumstances are very good, I doubt that you will get an attorney to take it on a contingency basis.
Answered on Nov 08th, 2013 at 11:44 AM