New York Questions and Answers about Defamation

Wrong Termination on Temp. Worker From A Lie Told To Human Resources
I understand temp can be fired and anytime and NY is an "at-will". I also understand that temps are at the bottom of the chain and most people can care less but its not fair to have a supervisor make ...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 22, 2012 6:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can I sue a former employer for giving a bad recommendation?
My friend is a doctor and she was told by her current employer that the previous hospital she worked for gave her a very bad recommendation and the only reason she was hired was because of personal re...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 7, 2012 3:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can I add a future employer reference inquire clause to a employment separation agreement
20 years of service with company- severance offered but concerned the employer will black ball me from future employer reference
1 answer  |  asked Nov 27, 2011 6:42 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Former employer making disparaging remarks and trying to impose non-compete after the fact
I resigned from my previous employer to accept a new position. In accepting the new position, I did NOT sign a non-compete agreement. Despite a strong and exceptional track record in my position, I wa...
2 answers  |  asked Jun 10, 2010 07:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Employer's False claims of
In 2007, I was employed with a local hospital, first as a nursing assistant, for a very brief period, I left after discussing with my boss the discomfort I felt with the position, and then a few month...
1 answer  |  asked Apr 2, 2009 11:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

An employee terminated for just cause is accusing me of age and race discrimination
What can I do if I have be wrongfully accused of age and race discrimination?
1 answer  |  asked Apr 9, 2008 9:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York