Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Georgia

Q: Can my former boss discuss my termination with other employees?Lies about my termination? Is this legal?state of GA

I have been contacted by current and former employess at the company

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William C. Head
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  • Sandy Springs, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: This depends on many factors. First, federal law only applies to larger employers, not small shops. Second, was the nature about a topic that our laws do not prevent disclosure, like medical records, of having a disease. Third, was the information false? And, fourth, in what way has this harmed you?

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William C. “Bubba” Head is a criminal defense attorney and personal injury lawyer with 41 years of litigation experience. The Atlanta DUI attorney has authored or co-authored over a dozen books and has been recognized by the established, lawyer ratings services that utilize peer-reviewed membership. These organizations are Best Lawyers in America, Martindale-Hubbell "av" & preeminent, as well as Super Lawyers. He is a Champion member of GTLA, a Life Member of GACDL and NACDL, and was named Top DUI Lawyer in America in 2003, by NCDD.com. More than 22 years ago, the DUI specialist started the National College for DUI Defense, and launched national DUI lawyer training for field sobriety tests and breath alcohol testing. An expert on Georgia laws, he has handled over 200 appeals of criminal and civil cases. His web site is: https://www.bubbahead.com/

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