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Defamation by Slander and Libel in the Workplace and Recommendations to Avoid Legal Liability

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  • Frank J. Cavico

    (Nova Southeastern University)

  • Bahaudin G. Mujtaba

    (Nova Southeastern University)

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Defamation, or defamation of character, is heard often in the media when one person has supposedly made a false statement that harmed another’s reputation in some manner. However, the legal wrong or tort of defamation can take place in the employment context when employers or managers make an intentionally false statement that harms an employee’s character and career. This article illustrates the difference between “slander” and “libel” and discuss the privileges and defenses to defamation, especially the qualified privilege as it applies in the employment context. We discuss the implications of this tort in the workplace and provide recommendations on how to avoid liability for defamation.

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  • Frank J. Cavico & Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, 2020. "Defamation by Slander and Libel in the Workplace and Recommendations to Avoid Legal Liability," Public Organization Review, Springer, vol. 20(1), pages 79-94, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:porgrv:v:20:y:2020:i:1:d:10.1007_s11115-018-0424-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s11115-018-0424-8
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    1. Sadia Shakeel & Muhammad Majid Khan & Rao Aamir Ali Khan & Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, 2022. "Linking Personality Traits, Self-Efficacy and Burnout of Teachers in Public Schools: Does School Climate Play a Moderating Role?," Public Organization Review, Springer, vol. 22(1), pages 19-39, March.

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