Illinois Questions and Answers about Defamation

Is an employer allowed to continually give bad references?
I was let go from a job and have been unable to find work since. There is no reason I should still be unemployed I am good at my job. I left a previous job to go to the one I was let go from and shoul...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 21, 2011 11:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Defamation through a professional organization network
I left a position for several reasons and was offered a separation agreement, severance and three months health insurance. The situation was to be kept confidential by both parties - at least that's w...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 30, 2011 4:52 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

DO I have a case worth looking into?
I was recently fired from my job at Startek Inc. for allegations of Domestic Battery that were false,the person that accused me of these charges no longer works for the company, she was fired because ...
1 answer  |  asked May 26, 2010 8:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Did a co-worker defame me?
I was recently accused by a co-worker of harrassment and that she felt physically threatened by me. She went to human resources who found that her "proof" was not either. But do I have the right to sa...
2 answers  |  asked Nov 11, 2009 3:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

Defamation / harrassment Case potential?
I work in a large sales organization and I am at the top of my field. We reguraly attend semiannual meetings. One employee who is essentially on the cultural level of nascar and pro wrestling inferred...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 24, 2007 11:18 PM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois