My Boss told a fellow employee that I slept with his wife.

This may seem like an odd situation. My Manager(boss) told a fellow employee that I slept with his wife( x wife or seperated)He based this on the fact that we where at the same place at the same time. I've known them both for quite a long time. The person informed me that he had been told this by him. Not only did it not happen and never will happen, I have a witness that knows it didn't happen because they where there and they slept with her. I am a happily married man and hope to remain that way. I can only imagine what would have happened if my wife where to have heard this harmful rumor before I had told her the situation. I took the situation to my supervisor and he informed me that he had heard the rumor. I am now left wondering how many people think I cheated on my wife and everyday I go back I feel embarrassed and angry.

What can I do?

Thankyou

1 answer  |  asked Aug 7, 2007 07:32 AM [EST]  |  applies to Ohio

Answers (1)

Neil Klingshirn
You may have a claim for "false light" invasion of privacy.

The Ohio Supreme Court recently held that statements made about you that are offensive can be the basis for an invasion of privacy claim. I discussed this case in a blog posting on this site, located at http://www.myemploymentlawyer.com/serendipity/archives/32-A-new-right-for-the-Falsely-Accused-in-Ohio-False-Light-Invasion-of-Privacy.html

Best regards,

Neil Klingshirn

posted by Neil Klingshirn  |  Aug 7, 2007 11:11 AM [EST]

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