Summary
In Tennessee, at-will employment allows termination without written explanation. However, spreading false information that harms your reputation may constitute defamation. You may have a potential defamation case if your former employers statements are affecting your job prospects. To gather evidence, document interactions with potential employers and ask them to identify the source of negative information. Consider consulting an employment attorney for legal advice. You can find attorneys through online directories like Avvo or the Tennessee Bar Association.Full Conversation
No, I understand that Tennessee is an employee at will state. my frustration is that they told me that I would be leaving the company on my own and they would not be firing me. so I did not get a termination letter from them because they did not make one. After that the boss that fired me told the board of directors that they got rid of me for misconduct with a woman which she complained about. The Board of Directors assumed this was sexual harassment or sexual misconduct because the boss was vague about it because they did not want to reveal their financial situation to the board. That board of directors told several big companies in the area and now I can’t find work.
It sounds like you may have a potential case for defamation, as your reputation has been harmed due to false statements made by your former employer.
- Defamation: A false statement that harms someone's reputation.
- Libel: Written defamation.
- Slander: Spoken defamation.
You may want to consult an employment attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation and explore your options.
Would you like to know how to find an employment attorney in your area?
Not yet, was my company supposed to give me a written reason for leaving the company if they are telling other companies that I was let go due to misconduct? or is it legal for them to let me go for misconduct without a written explanation and tell employers vague lies
In Tennessee, at-will employment allows employers to terminate employees without a written explanation. However, spreading false information that harms your reputation may be defamation. You may have a potential defamation case.
Would you like information on how to find an employment attorney in your area to discuss this further?
not yet, my concern is that I don’t have written proof that they are telling other employers that they should not hire me. All I know is that there are many employers in the area that are saying their sources tell them not to hire me. How do I find out what is going on?
You may consider the following steps to gather evidence:
- Document all interactions with potential employers who mention the negative information.
- Ask these employers if they can identify the source of the negative information.
- Consult with an employment attorney for legal advice on how to proceed.
Would you like more information on how to find an employment attorney?
yes
To find an employment attorney in your area, you can check online legal directories, such as Avvo or the Tennessee Bar Association. They often have listings of attorneys along with reviews and contact information.
Would you like specific assistance with this process?
Ok
It seems like you may have a strong case for defamation, given the harm to your reputation and employment opportunities.
Would you like specific recommendations for employment attorneys in Tennessee, or assistance in another way?
Yes
Tennessee Bar Association~
Website: www.tba.org
Avvo~
Website: www.avvo.com
You can use these resources to search for employment attorneys in Tennessee. They provide attorney reviews and contact information. Would you like assistance with anything else?
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