Q: My manager is telling other employees a false reason why I am leaving is this okay?
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Unless the reason being given would constitute slanderous material, there is nothing unlawful about an employer telling the other employees a false reason for your departure.
Good luck to you.
Brad S Kane agrees with this answer
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No, it is not okay for your manager to spread false information about you to other employees. This can be considered defamation, which is a civil wrong that involves the communication of a false statement that harms a person's reputation. In California, defamation can be either libel (written) or slander (spoken), and it can lead to legal action against the person who made the false statements.
You may want to speak to your manager directly and explain that the information they are sharing is incorrect and ask them to stop spreading false information about you. If your manager does not comply, you can consider escalating the issue to a higher authority within your company, such as HR or a supervisor.
It's important to remember that California law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who make good faith complaints about workplace misconduct, including defamation. So if you feel that you are being mistreated or retaliated against because of your complaint, you may have legal options available to you.
A: If the information is false and defamatory, you can sue your former employer in court. However, the process will be expensive and attorney's fees are probably not going to be recoverable.
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