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I was fired from a job, and they disclosed personal information on why I was terminated. Where do i start?
Asked on May 03rd, 2016 on Labor and Employment - North Carolina
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I was fired from my job at the beginning of last month and the employer had disclosed my personal information on why I was dismissed to other employees and people out side of the work place. what do I do?
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In general, employers are not required to keep any information about your employment confidential. Moreover, there is no law that prohibits an employer from disclosing the reason you were terminated or disciplined. If the employer defamed you to third parties, then that might be a claim.
Answered on May 16th, 2016 at 6:17 AM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.